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Status Yellow Low Temperature, Snow, and Ice Warnings

A number of Status Yellow Low temperature, Ice and Snow warnings have issued from Met Éireann for Westmeath over the coming days as sleet and snow is forecast later tonight and throughout tomorrow which will be accompanied by very low temperatures. This will lead to hazardous travelling conditions with poor visibility, especially on untreated roads and paths over the coming days.
For further details of these Status yellow warnings please check out www.met.ie


Our gritting crews are on standby and will be treating our priority routes as necessary from this evening.
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During the adverse weather, we would like to remind everyone of the following: 
1. In hazardous driving conditions please slow down and be aware of other roads users, allow extra time and drive with caution
2. Slips trip and falls are a hazard
3. Please check on vulnerable and isolated neighbours
4. Please keep your phone charged and take it with you on all journeys/ in an emergency dial 999 or 112
For useful advice on winter preparations, check out www.winterready.ie


#BeWinterReady
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Content Last Updated/Reviewed: 08/03/2023