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05/02/2013
Snow Warning Issued To Motorists
The Roads Service has issued a warning to all Northern Ireland motorists to be aware of hazardous conditions following substantial snow showers over night.
Up to four inches of snow has fallen in many parts, particularly on higher ground.
All main through routes are currently passable with care, while salting has been carried out over night and is on-going.
The worst effected areas are :
- Newry
- A4 Ballygawley Road
- A2 Coleraine Mountain Road
- A36 Shaws Hill Road
- A26 Coleraine to Ballymena Road
- Ballycastle and the Glens within the Moyle area
- Keady area
- Moneyshane Area, Banbridge
- Craigavon
- A2 Bangor/Belfast Road
- A24 Ballynahinch/ Belfast Road
- Glengormely, Newtownabbey and Carrickfergus areas
- Craigantlet Hills, Castlereagh
Drivers have been advised to drive with caution especially when driving on untreated roads and to leave extra time for journeys.
It is to remain cold throughout the rest of the day, with strong winds, wintry showers and sleet expected for various parts of Northern Ireland.
(IT)
Up to four inches of snow has fallen in many parts, particularly on higher ground.
All main through routes are currently passable with care, while salting has been carried out over night and is on-going.
The worst effected areas are :
- Newry
- A4 Ballygawley Road
- A2 Coleraine Mountain Road
- A36 Shaws Hill Road
- A26 Coleraine to Ballymena Road
- Ballycastle and the Glens within the Moyle area
- Keady area
- Moneyshane Area, Banbridge
- Craigavon
- A2 Bangor/Belfast Road
- A24 Ballynahinch/ Belfast Road
- Glengormely, Newtownabbey and Carrickfergus areas
- Craigantlet Hills, Castlereagh
Drivers have been advised to drive with caution especially when driving on untreated roads and to leave extra time for journeys.
It is to remain cold throughout the rest of the day, with strong winds, wintry showers and sleet expected for various parts of Northern Ireland.
(IT)
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