A new weather warning for snow and ice has been issued by the Met Office.

It will be in place from 3pm today until noon tomorrow.

The Met Office is warning that snow and icy patches could lead to some disruption to travel.

It said: “Showers of rain and sleet near coasts, and snow inland, will continue to affect Northern Ireland this afternoon and into this evening.

“Overnight, showers should become confined to coastal areas. With winds easing, it is likely to be a much colder night than last night, bringing widespread frost and icy patches.”

The alert covers all six Northern Ireland counties.

Last night, heavy snow fell quickly for some parts and some roads had to be closed as vehicles became stuck and police warned of “treacherous” conditions.

Here’s how things look around Northern Ireland.

Key updates

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Pictures from a snowy walk in Carniny, Ballymena.Credit: Alan Currie
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Pictures from a snowy walk in Carniny, Ballymena.Credit: Alan Currie
Snow at Parkmore near Cushendall
Snow at Parkmore near Cushendall.Credit: Liz Weir
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Motorists struggling with driving conditions on the M2 

Motorists struggle in treacherous driving conditions on the M2 near Antrim
Motorists struggle in treacherous driving conditions on the M2 near Antrim .Photo by Peter Morrison)
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Snow in Carrickmore, Tyrone.Credit: Aisling Kelly
Snow in Carrickmore
Snow in Carrickmore.Credit: Aisling Kelly
Snow in Carrickmore
Snow in Carrickmore.Credit: Aisling Kelly
Today10:30
Victoria Steveley
Sheep in the snow in rural Co Antrim, outside Ballymena
Sheep in the snow in rural Co Antrim, outside Ballymena

Send us your snow pics!

Some parts of NI are getting more wintry weather than others, but if you’re enjoying a snow day, we’d love to see your snaps and may even feature some of them in our coverage. Email us at [email protected] ☃️
Today09:36
Victoria Steveley

New weather warning

A new weather warning for snow and ice has been issued by the Met Office.

It will be in place from 3pm today until noon tomorrow for all six counties of Northern Ireland and disruption to travel is expected.

Wintry showers of rain and sleet near coasts, and snow inland, will continue to affect Northern Ireland this afternoon and into this evening. Overnight, showers should become confined to coastal areas. 

With winds easing, it is likely to be a much colder night than last night, bringing widespread frost and icy patches.

People are advised to allow extra time for any journeys and to check for road closures.

If driving, make sure you have some essentials in your car in the event of any delays (e.g. warm clothing, food, water, a blanket, a torch, ice scraper/de-icer, a warning triangle, high visibility vest and an in-car phone charger).

The Met Office also says be prepared for weather warnings to change.

Snow falls in rural Co Antrim, outside Ballymena.
Today08:52
Victoria Steveley

Co Tyrone two-vehicle crash

Emergency services are attending the scene of a two-vehicle road traffic collision on the A29 between Cookstown and Dungannon. It happened at the junction with the Sherrigrim Road this morning.
Today08:44
Gareth Hanna
Snow is causing disruption for parts of NI
Snow is causing disruption for parts of NI

Schools closed after overnight snow

While most of NI is off to school as normal, there was good news for some pupils looking for a snow day! Here’s the list of schools closed so far:

Donemana Primary School: 31 Longland Road

Glendermott Primary School: 50 Ardmore Road

St Peter’s Primary School Plumbridge: 415 Lisnaragh Road

Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School Greencastle: 279 Crockanboy Road

Our Lady of Fatima Primary School: 92 Ervey Road, Tamnaherin

Gaelscoil na gCrann: Ballinamullan, Omagh

St Patrick’s and St Brigid’s College: Claudy, 55 Main Street

Rossmar School: 2 Ballyquin Road

Today07:48
Victoria Steveley

Co Antrim crash

Update: The below has since been cleared to the hard shoulder
There has been a road traffic incident at the Junction 1 off-slip of the M22 north-bound. Road users are advised to approach with caution and be prepared to stop and give way until cleared.
Today07:45
Victoria Steveley
Snowy scenes amid weather warnings for NI
Snowy scenes amid weather warnings for NI

Weather warning latest

A yellow alert for snow and ice from the Met Office remains in place for all six counties of Northern Ireland until 11am today.

Snow and icy patches may lead to some disruption to travel. Wintry showers will still be possible, more so over higher ground.

Salting of roads on the scheduled network considered to be at risk has taken place throughout the night and early morning, however road users are advised to exercise caution when travelling, particularly when driving on untreated roads. 

Although the alert officially ends at 11am, wintry weather will continues with a frosty evening, with temperatures as low as -3C and the possibility of further snow.

The outlook remains cold throughout the rest of the week and into the weekend, with more wintry showers on the way.

Today06:59
Stephanie Finnegan

Roads remain icy this morning

Just before 7am, the PSNI said in a statement: “Road users are advised to exercise caution due to icy roads throughout Northern Ireland. 
 
“Stopping distances increase greatly when weather conditions are poor, so slow down and leave a bigger gap between your vehicle and the vehicle in front.”
Yesterday21:30
Sarah Harford

Weather forecast

Earlier today, the Met Office forecast that snow showers would become more frequent across the north and west of Northern Ireland for a time this afternoon and evening – with up to 5cms on hills, especially the Sperrins.

Tomorrow is expected to see sunny spells and scattered wintry showers, with any possibility of snow contained to higher ground. It is set to feel bitterly cold, with a maximum temperature of 4C.

Yesterday21:14
Sarah Harford

Potential flight delays

Belfast International Airport warned that there may be some delays to flights this evening while snow is cleared from the airfield.
Yesterday21:02
Sarah Harford

Coleraine Mountain update

The Coleraine Mountain area of Limavady is now passable, with care. Police are asking road users to continue exercising caution in the area.
Yesterday20:46
Sarah Harford

Snow disruption

This was the view on the A8 tonight, between Larne and Belfast, with several cars and lorries stuck.
Photo by Ellie McAuley for Belfast Telegraph
Photo by Ellie McAuley for Belfast Telegraph
Photo by Ellie McAuley for Belfast Telegraph
Photo by Ellie McAuley for Belfast Telegraph
Yesterday20:38
Sarah Harford

Road salting

As temperatures are forecast to fall below freezing tonight, the salting of roads on the scheduled network was planned to commence early this afternoon and continue overnight into Tuesday morning. Road users have been advised to exercise caution when travelling, particularly when driving on untreated roads. 
Yesterday20:29
Sarah Harford

Speed restriction

The A8(M) between Sandyknowes and Corrs Corner has now reopened in both directions, but a 20mph speed restriction is in place.
Yesterday20:27
Sarah Harford

Difficult driving conditions

In Co Antrim and Newtownabbey, snow falls are causing difficult driving conditions in the following areas:
  • M2 north of Belllevue
  • Templepatrick
  • Sandyknowes
  • Antrim Area Hospital
  • Dunsilly
  • Nutts Corner
  • Randalstown
  • Dungiven
  • Drumahoe
Yesterday20:11
Sarah Harford

Vehicles stuck

The PSNI have advised motorists to avoid the Broad Road/Coleraine Mountain area of Limavady. They said heavy snowfall has left a number of vehicles stuck in place, with traffic unable to pass. 

Watch: Snow falls in Ballymena as temperatures plummet