Live Updates: Impacts of the wintery weather in Donegal today, Tuesday

Tuesday morning brought with it snowfall in some areas of the county, with extremely cold temperatures - please refresh the page for the latest update

8:30am - Donegal's weather warning status is expected to move up to an orange warning, with snow expected until Friday

8:26am - The road between Castlein and Donneyloop is "like glass" so be very careful

8:24am - Barnesmore has been described as "not great" but "passable with care"

8:20am - The following schools are closed: Scoil Cholmcille Drumman; Killygordon Playgroup; Glencovitt National School; Milford National School; Learn’N’Play Preschool, LK CDP; Dromore National School; Dooish National School; Sessiaghoneill National School; Kerrykeel National School; Portlean National School

8:18am - Michael Friel Coaches in Letterkenny have made the decision that school buses are cancelled this morning

8:15am - There are reports of a collision between two vehicles in Glencar, Letterkenny, which is adding to delays

8:13am - Cars are stuck coming both ways - going into and coming from Meenaroy on the Fintown side

8:09am - Naomh Bríd GAA club say their walking is closed due to the yellow weather warning in place until Thursday, keep an eye on their social media for updates on when the track will re-open

8:07am - Learn n Play preschool in Letterkenny, will remain closed today due to dangerous conditions on the roads and footpaths at the preschool

8:05am - Frosses to Glenties at 6:50am this morning

8am- An Garda Siochana, Donegal have warned:"When temperatures dip below freezing, driving conditions can become treacherous. Please check that your lights and tyres are in a safe & working condition before setting off on your journey. If you're driving on icy roads, please drive slowly in the highest gear possible, manoeuvre gently and avoid harsh braking."

7:55am - Carrigans, Killea & St Johnston Community Crime Alert have shared on Facebook: "Roads are treacherous this morning particularly on the main Lifford to Letterkenny road. Black ice and poor visibility during the snow.

"Roads reported as gritted from 6am with main roads taking priority. Minor and side roads presume not gritted this will be obvious from the road conditions observed. Reports of poor driving and pedestrian conditions in Derry City. Drivers are advised to exercise extreme caution and only travel if necessary. Keep an eye on Social media News & Radio for any Bus cancellations or school closures. Please check in with any elderly or vulnerable neighbours as the cold spell is expected to last until Friday."

7:52am - The Danske Bank MacRory Cup quarter-final clash between Abbey Vocational School and St Colman’s College, Newry, originally set for Wednesday evening in Conovy, was postponed last night

7:50am - Conditions this morning at Errigal were described as being very difficult: "Back of Errigal this morning at 6am, avoid if possible".

Another said: "Some reports in this morning regarding the roads behind Errigal Road are very bad behind Errigal, avoid them if possible. They had to turn back, it's like compacted ice as opposed to snow and a hail shower started then on top of it all.
Drive with caution this morningW

7:49am - Another follower said of Barnesmore: "The gap isn’t great - just take it easy"

7:47am - A follower on DonegalLive's facebook said of late last night: "Meenaroy the whole way through to Fintown was crazy at 1am so much snow just about got through back of Errigal wasn’t much better".

7:45pm - Letterkenny-based McGettigan Travel will not be operating today. They said: "Following our inspection of the estates this morning, we've decided not to operate our services. The roads and estates are extremely hazardous due to black ice and snow and with the temperatures we experienced this morning, there is a likelihood that they will refreeze. Apologies for this. 

7:40am - Here is today's weather forecast, from Met Éireann.