Overnight, heavy snowfall wreaked havoc across Northern Ireland, closing roads and leaving homes without electricity. On Thursday, the Met Office issued an amber weather warning, and the police urged people to avoid unnecessary travel.
Several Translink bus routes have been modified, and the Strangford ferry has been suspended. All Armagh, Banbridge, and Craigavon Borough council facilities and all Newry, Mourne, and Down District forest parks are closed until Friday at noon. The Education Authority has issued a warning that its school transportation service may be interrupted on Friday morning, especially in rural areas.
Met Éireann has issued a second-highest level of snow warning for 13 counties in Ulster, Connacht, and portions of Munster and Leinster in the Republic of Ireland, predicting significant snow and ice in some areas on Thursday night.
Due to the treacherous road conditions caused by the heavy snowfall, the public has been urged to exercise extra caution. The police have asked drivers to avoid unnecessary trips, and passengers should be aware of the possibility of disruptions to transportation services.
Significant snowfall fell overnight in Northern Ireland, causing disruptions throughout the region. Roads have been closed due to treacherous weather conditions, and power has been cut to homes. The Translink bus services have been modified, and the Strangford ferry has been suspended. Forest parks are also closed until Friday at noon, as are council facilities. Friday morning school transportation services may be disrupted, particularly in rural areas, according to the Education Authority. In thirteen counties in the Republic of Ireland, Met Éireann has issued the second-highest snow warnings. Due to the hazardous conditions, motorists have been urged to exercise caution and avoid unnecessary travel.
