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17/01/2018
Snow Closes Schools Throughout NI
Over 200 schools have closed due to the heavy snow across Northern Ireland.
The Department of Infrastructure confirmed conditions are extremely difficult, however gritters have worked throughout the night and are continuing to work today, 17 January.
Motorists have been advised to only travel if it is absolutely necessary and further snow and ice is expected today.
Translink services have now resumed, however some may be disrupted or cancelled.
A yellow weather warning remains in place until 6pm.
A full list of closures are available here.
(CD/MH)
The Department of Infrastructure confirmed conditions are extremely difficult, however gritters have worked throughout the night and are continuing to work today, 17 January.
Motorists have been advised to only travel if it is absolutely necessary and further snow and ice is expected today.
Translink services have now resumed, however some may be disrupted or cancelled.
A yellow weather warning remains in place until 6pm.
A full list of closures are available here.
(CD/MH)
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Snow Closes Schools And Disrupts Travel Across NI
Heavy overnight snow has led to some travel disruption and school closures across parts of Northern Ireland. Staff at the City of Derry Airport have said they are working hard to keep the runway clear, but warned passengers of delays and advised anyone hoping to make a flight to allow extra travel time for their journey to and from the airport.
Snow Closes Schools And Disrupts Travel Across NI
Heavy overnight snow has led to some travel disruption and school closures across parts of Northern Ireland. Staff at the City of Derry Airport have said they are working hard to keep the runway clear, but warned passengers of delays and advised anyone hoping to make a flight to allow extra travel time for their journey to and from the airport.
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:The day will be very windy with strong to gale force westerly winds becoming occasionally severe along the north coast. Sunny spells will be interspersed with scattered showers. Maximum temperature 8 °C.Tonight:West to northwest gale force winds, severe along the north coast, will continue overnight. Frequent showers persist, merging into longer periods of rain at times and turning wintry. Minimum temperature 1 °C.
