There have been roads closed, vehicles stuck, and police warnings of “treacherous” conditions as snow has fallen across parts of Northern Ireland.

A weather warning for snow and ice came into effect this afternoon, with the Met Office warning that snowfall and icy patches may lead to some disruption to travel.

Here’s how things are looking around Northern Ireland.

Key updates

Vehicles stuck

Weather warning

2 minutes ago
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Road salting

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. 
10 minutes ago
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Speed restriction

The A8(M) between Sandyknowes and Corrs Corner has now reopened in both directions, but a 20mph speed restriction is in place.
12 minutes ago
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Difficult driving conditions

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

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28 minutes ago
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. 
29 minutes ago
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Co Antrim crash

Frosses Road, between Ballymena and Ballymoney, was closed northbound earlier this evening following a multiple-vehicle crash. The road has now fully reopened to motorists, but police warned that road conditions in the area are treacherous due to the current weather.
30 minutes ago
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A8(M) closure

The A8(M) between Sandyknowes and Corrs Corner is now closed in both directions due to the snow and ice.
40 minutes ago
Sarah Harford

Weather warning

A weather warning affecting all six counties in Northern Ireland came into effect at 3pm today, and will remain in place until 11am on Tuesday.

The Met Office warned that snow and icy patches may lead to some disruption to travel, as rain, sleet and snow showers will continue during this evening and tonight.

News Catch Up: Monday 6th January