Road users are being warned to take caution while using the roads tonight and tomorrow as dangerous conditions set in.
Heavy sleet and snow from Storm Eunice are expected to lead to blizzard-like conditions in parts of the county.
An Orange Snow warning is in place for Donegal, with the worst of the storm to hit the north west from 3am to 3pm. A status Yellow Wind and Rain warning is issued for Donegal, as the strong winds from Storm Eunice are accompanied by heavy rain and snow which will bring challenging conditions across Donegal during the expected storm period.
A Status Red Warning is in place for Cork and Kerry with Storm Eunice forecast to bring severe and damaging winds for a time.
Schools will close tomorrow in Cork and Kerry, and the counties where Status Orange Snow warnings are in place, which includes Donegal. The storm is expected to impact most during school commuting hours and this will make journeys to school extremely hazardous in the morning in those areas.
Donegal County Council is once again urging members of the public to take extra care over the next few days on foot of this recent severe weather warning issued by Met Éireann.
With treacherous driving conditions forecast including heavy sleet and snow leading to blizzard-like conditions, motorists are being asked to take extra care while driving and allow extra time for your journey.
Donegal County Council’s Severe Weather Assessment Team are keeping the approaching weather pattern under review and will continue to monitor all local conditions as Storm Eunice progresses. An updated advisory will issue this afternoon. All Council services remain in a state of readiness as is the norm.
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’s Road Service can be contacted on 074 91 72288. For emergencies requiring the assistance of the Fire Service call 999 or 112.
You can keep up to date on conditions by signing up for free alerts to your phone by registering at www.mapalerter.com/donegal or by following Donegal County Council on Facebook or on Twitter @DonegalCouncil.
