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Northern Ireland hit by snow, sleet and strong winds Northern Ireland hit by snow, sleet and strong winds
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About 98,000 properties in Northern Ireland suffered power cuts during the overnight snow storm.About 98,000 properties in Northern Ireland suffered power cuts during the overnight snow storm.
Currently, 40,000 are still without electricity and more than 70 schools are closed. Currently, 48,000 are still without electricity and more than 70 schools are closed.
Roads are closed and airports have also been affected. George Best Belfast City Airport has been shut for a second time for snow clearing and de-icing. Roads are closed and airports have also been affected. George Best Belfast City Airport has been re-opened for a second time after snow clearing and de-icing.
A full list of schools is available here.A full list of schools is available here.
Northern Ireland Electricity said it had now restored power to 58,000 customers.Northern Ireland Electricity said it had now restored power to 58,000 customers.
"Emergency crews and engineers have been working since first light to assess the damage caused and start the restoration process which is likely to continue through the afternoon and evening," said a spokeswoman."Emergency crews and engineers have been working since first light to assess the damage caused and start the restoration process which is likely to continue through the afternoon and evening," said a spokeswoman.
"Damage has been caused by flying debris and high winds, including broken electricity lines and damage to poles and other equipment.""Damage has been caused by flying debris and high winds, including broken electricity lines and damage to poles and other equipment."
NIE can be contacted on 08457 643 643.NIE can be contacted on 08457 643 643.
Belfast International Airport has warned that its flights may be affected by the weather.Belfast International Airport has warned that its flights may be affected by the weather.
The Roads Service said heavy snow accumulations have particularly affected the north east of Northern Ireland, with drifting of up to 40cms reported.The Roads Service said heavy snow accumulations have particularly affected the north east of Northern Ireland, with drifting of up to 40cms reported.
"Most routes have been salted three times over night with snow ploughing necessary on many routes," they said."Most routes have been salted three times over night with snow ploughing necessary on many routes," they said.
The following roads are closed: A27 Moyad Road, Spelga; A50 Moyallen Road, Gilford; B70 Ballymaconnely Road, Kilrea, A26 Tullyraine Road, Banbridge; A2 Cushendall Road, Ballycastle; A44 Magheramore Road, Ballycastle; C507 Highmoor Road, Eglinton; U1101 Baloughry Hill Road, Killea; C514 Bonds Glen Road, Claudy; and the Ligoneil Road and the A52 Ballyutoag Road in Belfast.The following roads are closed: A27 Moyad Road, Spelga; A50 Moyallen Road, Gilford; B70 Ballymaconnely Road, Kilrea, A26 Tullyraine Road, Banbridge; A2 Cushendall Road, Ballycastle; A44 Magheramore Road, Ballycastle; C507 Highmoor Road, Eglinton; U1101 Baloughry Hill Road, Killea; C514 Bonds Glen Road, Claudy; and the Ligoneil Road and the A52 Ballyutoag Road in Belfast.
Police have advised that the Cochranstown Road in Belfast; the Colinglen Road and Quarterlands Roads in Dunmurry and Crosskennan Road near Antrim are impassable due to snow. The Shore Road at Warrenpoint has also been closed due to deep floodwater.Police have advised that the Cochranstown Road in Belfast; the Colinglen Road and Quarterlands Roads in Dunmurry and Crosskennan Road near Antrim are impassable due to snow. The Shore Road at Warrenpoint has also been closed due to deep floodwater.
All other routes are passable but require caution.All other routes are passable but require caution.
Due to the NIE power outages a number of traffic signals in Belfast are not working and motorists are asked to pass through these junctions with care.Due to the NIE power outages a number of traffic signals in Belfast are not working and motorists are asked to pass through these junctions with care.
These include: M1 Stockmans Lane roundabout; Milltown Road/Belvoir Road; Upper Newtownards Road/Dunlady Road; A2 Bangor Road/Ballyrobert Road; A2 Bangor Road/Ballysallagh Road; A2 Bangor Road/Rathgael Road and Shaftsbury Square.These include: M1 Stockmans Lane roundabout; Milltown Road/Belvoir Road; Upper Newtownards Road/Dunlady Road; A2 Bangor Road/Ballyrobert Road; A2 Bangor Road/Ballysallagh Road; A2 Bangor Road/Rathgael Road and Shaftsbury Square.
Ruth Morgan from Belfast City Airport has advised passengers to check with the airline before travelling to the airport.Ruth Morgan from Belfast City Airport has advised passengers to check with the airline before travelling to the airport.
"These contact details can be found on the airport website," she said."These contact details can be found on the airport website," she said.
"The airport will be updating passengers throughout the day across social media pages on Facebook and Twitter.""The airport will be updating passengers throughout the day across social media pages on Facebook and Twitter."