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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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| More than 100,000 properties in Northern Ireland suffered power cuts during the overnight snow storm. | More than 100,000 properties in Northern Ireland suffered power cuts during the overnight snow storm. |
| Currently, 43,000 are still without electricity, mainly in Counties Down, Armagh, and Antrim. More than 70 schools were closed on Friday. | |
| Roads are closed and airports were also affected. George Best Belfast City Airport has been re-opened for a second time after snow clearing and de-icing. | |
| Northern Ireland Electricity said it had restored power to 79,000 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 Trust said six operations were cancelled on Friday. | |
| It said it was cancelling all planned operations on Monday except for cancer or very urgent operations. | |
| The trust apologised but said the serious weather was placing extra pressures on hospital staff. | |
| Heavy snow | Heavy snow |
| 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: Quarterlands Road, Dunmurry; Cochranstown Road, Belfast; Colinglen Road, Dunmurry; A27 Moyad Road, Spelga; A50 Moyallen Road, Gilford; B70 Ballymaconnely Road, Rasharkin, A26 Tullyraine Road, Banbridge; A2 Cushendall Road, Ballycastle; A44 Magheramore Road, Ballycastle; C507 Highmoor Road, Eglinton; U1101 Baloughry Hill Road, Killea; Ligoneil Road, Belfast; A52 Ballyutoag Road, Belfast; A2 Shore Road, Warrenpoint at Well Road junction; B7 Moyad Road; Portmore Road, Lisburn; Carricknadarriff Road, Lisburn; Tullyard Road, Drumbo; Whinney Hill, Holywood; Crosskennan Road, Antrim; Coast Road, Ballywalter; Steeple Road, Antrim; C263 Belfast Road, Newtownards (Bradshaws Brae); A2 Springvale Road, Ballywalter; A22 Belfast Road, Comber; 27 Craigboy Road, Donaghadee; B8 Newry Road Mayobridge closed at Derryleckagh Road. | |
| A full list of affected roads in each council area can be found on Trafficwatch NI. | A full list of affected roads in each council area can be found on Trafficwatch NI. |
| Motorists in Rostrevor and Warrenpoint are asked to take extra care due to flooding in the area. | Motorists in Rostrevor and Warrenpoint are asked to take extra care due to flooding in the area. |
| Caution | Caution |
| Police said it was causing traffic problems around Warrenpoint and Burren with long tailbacks on the A1 from Newry to Warrenpoint. | Police said it was causing traffic problems around Warrenpoint and Burren with long tailbacks on the A1 from Newry to Warrenpoint. |
| 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. |
| Belfast International Airport said three of its flights had so far been affected by the weather, including the United Airlines flight to Newark. | |
| The airport said all passengers on that flight had been put up in a hotel overnight. | |
| Belfast City Airport has advised passengers to check with the airline before travelling to the airport. | 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," a spokeswoman said. | "These contact details can be found on the airport website," a spokeswoman 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." |
| P&O Ferries said it is currently experiencing delays to all sailings between Larne and Cairnryan. | P&O Ferries said it is currently experiencing delays to all sailings between Larne and Cairnryan. |
| All passengers should check-in as normal as every effort will be made to return to schedule. | All passengers should check-in as normal as every effort will be made to return to schedule. |
| P&O said the A75 & A77 in Scotland have been closed, which may have an effect onward journeys. | P&O said the A75 & A77 in Scotland have been closed, which may have an effect onward journeys. |
| Passengers who may wish to rebook can do so by telephoning 0871 66 44 777. | Passengers who may wish to rebook can do so by telephoning 0871 66 44 777. |