Red Weather Warning issued as parts of Kildare hit by over 6 inches of snow

Co Kildare woke up to a thick blanket of snow this morning with over six inches on the ground.

Met Eireann immediately scaled up its Orange Warning to the highest level - Red.

Many households will feel virtually snowed in and will have to make a decision on whether to travel to work or school.

Met Eireann issues STATUS RED

"Snow-ice Warning for Dublin, Kildare, Louth, Wicklow and Meath Heavy overnight snowfall has led to accumulations of snow between 5 and 10cm. Snow showers will continue to occur during today and again tonight with further accumulations. Total snowfall up to midday Thursday may reach 25cm.

Issued:Wednesday 28 February 2018 05:00

Valid:Wednesday 28 February 2018 05:00 to Thursday 01 March 2018 12:00."