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Met Eireann has extended its status orange snow/ice warning for Clare
Met Éireann has extended its status orange snow/ice warning for Clare as the current cold snap continues.
There was heavy snowfall across Clare overnight with accumulations severely impacting travel in several areas while almost 30,000 homes, farms and businesses across the country are without electricity.
In an update, issued this Sunday morning, Met Eireann says further falls of sleet and snow are likely in Clare and several other counties this Sunday evening.
A new status orange snow/ice warning for Clare, Limerick, Tipperary, Cork, Kerry, Waterford, Carlow, Kilkenny, Laois and Offaly and Wicklow will come into effect at 5pm and remain valid until 8pm.
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Potential impacts include very difficult travelling conditions, poor visibility, travel disruption and delays to public transport.
Clare County Council is advising motorists that a number of roads are impassable while conditions on others are hazardous.
We advise all road users to avoid the R474 Ennis to Miltown Malbay Road west of Kilmaley village as the road is currently impassable due to recent heavy snowfall.
— Clare County Council (@ClareCoCo) January 5, 2025
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Despite the poor weather, Shannon Airport says it remains 'fully operational' but intending passengers are being advised to check its website and social media channels for updates.
08:01⚠️ Orange Alert remains in place today.
— Shannon Airport (@ShannonAirport) January 5, 2025
We are fully operational with some early morning flights experienceing delays
Please check with your airline for up-to-date flight information.
Allow extra time for your journey & drive with extreme care pic.twitter.com/eGHw7GdmWI
Met Eireann, which has also issued a status yellow low temperature/ice warning for all of Ireland, says there will be difficult conditions underfoot and that animal welfare issues are also likely.
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