Donegal County Council will be dispatching gritters to a number of main roads in Donegal tonight as Storm Jorge continues and temperatures drop.
Met Eireann is forecasting a stormy and wintry night in the north west, while two weather warnings are in place in Donegal.
As strong winds, heavy rain and snow showers continue tonight, temperatures will dip to lows of 1C to 3C. Forecasters have said it will be coldest inland, where some frost and icy patches may develop in well sheltered places. Snowfall is expected over higher ground.
Gritters will be out on the following routes from 9pm:
- 02: National Primary Central
- 05: Inishowen East
- 06: Inishowen West
- 09: Cill Ulta East
- 12: Binswilly
- 15: Stranorlar West
- 16: Donegal West
- 17: Donegal North
- 18: Donegal South
Meanwhile, a Status Orange wind warning and a Status Yellow rain warning is in place until midnight Saturday, as Storm Jorge brings gusts of 110km/h to 130km/h and flooding risks.
Motorists are being reminded to take extra care while driving and to keep an eye out for fallen trees and power lines and to be aware that there is a high possibility of encountering flooded roads as well over the weekend.
The Irish Coast Guard is also advising the public along coastal areas to ‘Stay back, stay high and stay dry’.
Donegal County Council can be contacted during normal business hours on 074 91 53900 and in the event of an out of hours emergency the Council can be contacted on 074 91 72288. For emergencies requiring the assistance of the Fire Service call 999 or 112.
