Met Éireann has issued a Status Yellow Snow and Rain warning for Waterford, which will come into effect at 12 noon until 8pm tomorrow (Thursday). 

Storm Goretti is predicted to bring rain, heavy at times, that will turn to sleet and snow, in some places on Thursday afternoon.

Potential impacts include hazardous travelling conditions, spot flooding, poor visibility and icy patches.

Gabriel Hynes, Acting Director of Services with Waterford City and County Council said: “Waterford City and County Council continues to treat daily over 500 kilometres of Priority One and Two roads, to ensure that they remain safe and passable.

“However, we would urge motorists to remain vigilant when travelling, particularly at night as even on gritted roads, conditions may be challenging.”

Treatment of routes

Waterford City and County Council’s Priority One and Two service routes consist of 554km of road network receiving treatment – of these there are two National Road networks within Waterford, the N25 (61km) Waterford to Cork and the N72 (35km) Dungarvan to Fermoy.

Pedestrians are also advised to take care as footpaths will be slippery due to ice and frost, and cyclists are advised to also exercise caution during this cold weather spell.  While key arterial routes are being treated, there are cycle routes that may not be gritted.

Waterford roads network Winter Gritting Routes can be found on the homepage of Waterford City and County Council website at https://waterfordcouncil.ie/

Homeless services

Waterford City and County Council’s Integrated Homeless Services Severe Weather Protocol is also in operation with extra bed capacity available for rough sleepers at McGwire House.  The Outreach team is in regular contact with any known rough sleepers to advise them of impending weather alerts and remind them of the shelter arrangements which they can avail of.

Waterford City and County Council is appealing to the public to contact the Homeless Services Team if they see person(s) sleeping rough in Waterford.

Members of the public can contact Waterford City and County Council’s Customer Services Desks by calling 0818 10 20 20 during normal office hours, after which calls will be transferred to the Council’s emergency services number.

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