Snow causes further disruption in NI

Summary

More than 400 schools were closed across Northern Ireland on Friday
Disruption and delays on the roads with some bus services affected
Airports open but passengers advised to contact airline about possible cancellations
A yellow - be aware - weather warning for snow and ice is in place until midnight
Picture: Snow at Belfast's Waterworks - by Bill Corr

Live Reporting

Christina McSorley

Farmers tackle difficult conditionspublished at 14:18 Greenwich Mean Time 2 March 2018
This Twitter post cannot be displayed in your browser. Please enable Javascript or try a different browser.View original content on Twitter
The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites.
Skip twitter post
Allow Twitter content?
This article contains content provided by Twitter. We ask for your permission before anything is loaded, as they may be using cookies and other technologies. You may want to read Twitter’s cookie policy, external and privacy policy, external before accepting. To view this content choose ‘accept and continue’.
The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites.
End of twitter post
LOLpublished at 14:01 Greenwich Mean Time 2 March 2018
This Twitter post cannot be displayed in your browser. Please enable Javascript or try a different browser.View original content on Twitter
The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites.
Skip twitter post
Allow Twitter content?
This article contains content provided by Twitter. We ask for your permission before anything is loaded, as they may be using cookies and other technologies. You may want to read Twitter’s cookie policy, external and privacy policy, external before accepting. To view this content choose ‘accept and continue’.
The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites.
End of twitter post
DVA centre updatespublished at 13:55 Greenwich Mean Time 2 March 2018
This Twitter post cannot be displayed in your browser. Please enable Javascript or try a different browser.View original content on Twitter
The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites.
Skip twitter post
Allow Twitter content?
This article contains content provided by Twitter. We ask for your permission before anything is loaded, as they may be using cookies and other technologies. You may want to read Twitter’s cookie policy, external and privacy policy, external before accepting. To view this content choose ‘accept and continue’.
The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites.
End of twitter post
Ulster University openpublished at 13:50 Greenwich Mean Time 2 March 2018
No snow day for students and staff at Ulster University
This Twitter post cannot be displayed in your browser. Please enable Javascript or try a different browser.View original content on Twitter
The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites.
Skip twitter post
Allow Twitter content?
This article contains content provided by Twitter. We ask for your permission before anything is loaded, as they may be using cookies and other technologies. You may want to read Twitter’s cookie policy, external and privacy policy, external before accepting. To view this content choose ‘accept and continue’.
The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites.
End of twitter post
Snowed in at Drumbopublished at 13:45 Greenwich Mean Time 2 March 2018
This picture was sent to BBC News NI from a weather watcher in Drumbo where the snow has fallen thick and fast. This car is almost completely submerged and the road is impassable.
Catch me if you can!published at 13:36 Greenwich Mean Time 2 March 2018
Image source, Press Eye
No public transport in Dublinpublished at 13:30 Greenwich Mean Time 2 March 2018
All public transport in Dublin has been cancelled.
This Twitter post cannot be displayed in your browser. Please enable Javascript or try a different browser.View original content on Twitter
The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites.
Skip twitter post
Allow Twitter content?
This article contains content provided by Twitter. We ask for your permission before anything is loaded, as they may be using cookies and other technologies. You may want to read Twitter’s cookie policy, external and privacy policy, external before accepting. To view this content choose ‘accept and continue’.
The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites.
End of twitter post
This Twitter post cannot be displayed in your browser. Please enable Javascript or try a different browser.View original content on Twitter
The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites.
Skip twitter post 2
Allow Twitter content?
This article contains content provided by Twitter. We ask for your permission before anything is loaded, as they may be using cookies and other technologies. You may want to read Twitter’s cookie policy, external and privacy policy, external before accepting. To view this content choose ‘accept and continue’.
The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites.
End of twitter post 2
Storm Emma causing havoc in the Republic of Irelandpublished at 13:24 Greenwich Mean Time 2 March 2018
- More than 26,000 homes and business are without power according to ESB.
- Precautionary boil water notices have been issued for the Waterford area.
- A number of houses along the seafront in Wicklow town have been flooded due to a combination of high tides, storm surge and wind.
Image source, RTÉ
That's some cold snappublished at 13:23 Greenwich Mean Time 2 March 2018
This Twitter post cannot be displayed in your browser. Please enable Javascript or try a different browser.View original content on Twitter
The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites.
Skip twitter post
Allow Twitter content?
This article contains content provided by Twitter. We ask for your permission before anything is loaded, as they may be using cookies and other technologies. You may want to read Twitter’s cookie policy, external and privacy policy, external before accepting. To view this content choose ‘accept and continue’.
The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites.
End of twitter post
Gotcha!published at 13:15 Greenwich Mean Time 2 March 2018
While many schools are closed, pupils are making the most of their snow day and the winter weather.
Image source, Press Eye
Furry and feathered friendspublished at 13:10 Greenwich Mean Time 2 March 2018
Worried about your pet?
The RSPCA has some tips on how to look after your furry and feathered friends during the cold weather.
Image source, Ian Lindsay
Image caption,
Jarvis making the most of the snow in Banbridge
Dromore to Ballynahinch reopenedpublished at 13:05 Greenwich Mean Time 2 March 2018
This Twitter post cannot be displayed in your browser. Please enable Javascript or try a different browser.View original content on Twitter
The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites.
Skip twitter post
Allow Twitter content?
This article contains content provided by Twitter. We ask for your permission before anything is loaded, as they may be using cookies and other technologies. You may want to read Twitter’s cookie policy, external and privacy policy, external before accepting. To view this content choose ‘accept and continue’.
The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites.
End of twitter post
Colour-coded warningspublished at 13:00 Greenwich Mean Time 2 March 2018
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning, external for snow and ice, which will last until midnight tonight.
What does a yellow warning mean? Well, look no further as BBC weather presenter Sarah Keith-Lucas explains it all.
Image source, Met Office
Flight backlogpublished at 12:56 Greenwich Mean Time 2 March 2018
While NI airports are open, there is a backlog of delays and many UK airports are still struggling with the extreme weather.
Aer Lingus, Ryanair, Easyjet and Flybe have cancelled flights today, so check with your airline before you travel.
This Twitter post cannot be displayed in your browser. Please enable Javascript or try a different browser.View original content on Twitter
The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites.
Skip twitter post
Allow Twitter content?
This article contains content provided by Twitter. We ask for your permission before anything is loaded, as they may be using cookies and other technologies. You may want to read Twitter’s cookie policy, external and privacy policy, external before accepting. To view this content choose ‘accept and continue’.
The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites.
End of twitter post
Though there's a silver lining for some passengers - Dublin Airport is not charging customers delayed by the snow for parking.
This Twitter post cannot be displayed in your browser. Please enable Javascript or try a different browser.View original content on Twitter
The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites.
Skip twitter post 2
Allow Twitter content?
This article contains content provided by Twitter. We ask for your permission before anything is loaded, as they may be using cookies and other technologies. You may want to read Twitter’s cookie policy, external and privacy policy, external before accepting. To view this content choose ‘accept and continue’.
The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites.
End of twitter post 2
Picture perfectpublished at 12:52 Greenwich Mean Time 2 March 2018
Image source, Gary Cowan
Image caption,
Snow drift at Katesbridge
No-one is getting on or off the island...published at 12:45 Greenwich Mean Time 2 March 2018
This Twitter post cannot be displayed in your browser. Please enable Javascript or try a different browser.View original content on Twitter
The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites.
Skip twitter post
Allow Twitter content?
This article contains content provided by Twitter. We ask for your permission before anything is loaded, as they may be using cookies and other technologies. You may want to read Twitter’s cookie policy, external and privacy policy, external before accepting. To view this content choose ‘accept and continue’.
The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites.
End of twitter post
Abandoned car in Drumbopublished at 12:39 Greenwich Mean Time 2 March 2018
This Twitter post cannot be displayed in your browser. Please enable Javascript or try a different browser.View original content on Twitter
The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites.
Skip twitter post
Allow Twitter content?
This article contains content provided by Twitter. We ask for your permission before anything is loaded, as they may be using cookies and other technologies. You may want to read Twitter’s cookie policy, external and privacy policy, external before accepting. To view this content choose ‘accept and continue’.
The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites.
End of twitter post
Help for the homelesspublished at 12:39 Greenwich Mean Time 2 March 2018
This Twitter post cannot be displayed in your browser. Please enable Javascript or try a different browser.View original content on Twitter
The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites.
Skip twitter post
Allow Twitter content?
This article contains content provided by Twitter. We ask for your permission before anything is loaded, as they may be using cookies and other technologies. You may want to read Twitter’s cookie policy, external and privacy policy, external before accepting. To view this content choose ‘accept and continue’.
The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites.
End of twitter post
Rubbish time for bin collectionspublished at 12:30 Greenwich Mean Time 2 March 2018
This Twitter post cannot be displayed in your browser. Please enable Javascript or try a different browser.View original content on Twitter
The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites.
Skip twitter post
Allow Twitter content?
This article contains content provided by Twitter. We ask for your permission before anything is loaded, as they may be using cookies and other technologies. You may want to read Twitter’s cookie policy, external and privacy policy, external before accepting. To view this content choose ‘accept and continue’.
The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites.
End of twitter post
The story snow farpublished at 12:20 Greenwich Mean Time 2 March 2018
- More than 400 schools are closed
- The south and east are the worst hit, with many roads impassable this morning. Some have now been cleared , externalbut unnecessary travel should still be avoided
- Airports are open but a number of flights have been cancelled so check with your airline before travel
- A yellow weather warning, external for Northern Ireland is still in place for the rest of the day. The warning means keep an eye on the latest forecast as the weather could change or worsen