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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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Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:Dry with good clear spells bringing a rural frost for some and some fog patches in places. Cloudier around the coast of Country Down where the odd light shower may develop. Northerly breezes persisting. Minimum temperature 0 °C.
