Met Office warning of "treacherous" conditions across Northern Ireland

Schools closed with snow and ice causing problems

snow in NI
Author: Nigel GouldPublished 8th Dec 2017
Last updated 8th Dec 2017

Heavy overnight snowfall is causing disruption today right across Northern Ireland.

A number of schools have been forced to close as the Met Office issued warnings for snow, wind and ice.

It comes as Storm Caroline sweeps through the UK.

The Met Office’s John Wylie said conditions were “treacherous” in parts.

“The warning is valid all through to Saturday – over the higher ground we could see heavier falls of snow,” he added.

Meanwhile, another band of snow is moving from the north this morning - which could cause problems through rush hour.

There's also a risk of ice on untreated surfaces and motorists are advised to exercise extreme caution.

So far there haven't been any reports of injuries.