Over 20 cars stuck on Meenaroy due to snow with cars off the road at Glengesh

Motorists have been asked to avoid both Meenaroy and Glengesh with vehicles either stuck or going off the road.

The Donegal Weather Channel is reporting that over 20 cars are stuck on Meenaroy, between Letterkenny and Fintown, with cars also going off the road at Glengesh, between Ardara and Glencolmcille.

"Drivers are been asked to avoid Meenaroy this afternoon and evening due to heavy snowfall and 20+ cars stuck on the road. Photo below shows road," reads their latest update. "Heavy showers have lead to snow accumulations on Glengesh Sunday afternoon with icy and slushy condations report on the mountain road. A few cars also reported to have gone of the road."

Gritters are expected at both. The weather tonight is expected to see some icy conditions, which will lead to hazardous driving conditions. Heavy showers today will lead to wet roads, which will freeze. Some wintry showers also possible with some accumulations of snow possible. Pockets of freezing fog also possible tonight and Monday morning with lows of -5C.