Met Eireann Issue Status Red Snow-Ice Alert For Much Of Ireland
Met Eireann has issued a Status Red Snow-Ice Alert for much of the country.
It follows a very cold night, with snow showers in parts of the east, south and midlands.
A Status Yellow Warning remains in place for Cork, but the arrival of Storm Emma tomorrow is set to bring heavy snowfall and gale force winds.
Fiona O'Dovovan has this report for RedFM News
Meanwhile, Gardai are advising that the N71 is passable but with extreme caution.
Gardaí say two trucks are stuck on the road coming out of Clonakilty by the grotto and motorists are advised to use extreme caution on approach.
The Bandon Bypass is very icy and trucks are advised to avoid the road.
In the city, a recent flurry of snow is effecting Douglas and Carr's Hill.
Reports also indicate that the N40 is passable but with extreme caution.
Other areas that Gardai say are particularly bad are Bandon, Middleton, the Whitegate road and Carrigaline.
Gardaí in Cobh say the roads in the area are passable but caution is needed.
Gardaí also say that estates around the city and county are very icy and are advising listeners not to make unnecessary journeys.
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