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17 December 2010
Last updated at 01:48 ET
The heavy snow is expected to continue to fall across Northern Ireland on Friday.
The Met Office issued a weather warning from Thursday until 1800 GMT on Friday.
There were heavy snow showers on Thursday night and more are expected over the weekend.
NI has seen some of the most severe December weather for years.
More than 700 schools were forced to close earlier this month due to snow.
There were reports of snow across all counties of Northern Ireland on Thursday night.
Roads Service said that snow was affecting roads across the region and it was causing difficult driving conditions.
It said salting was under way since Thursday afternoon and ploughing was ongoing as required.
Motorists were advised to exercise extreme caution on all roads.
BBC NI weather presenter Barra Best had said Wednesday night's cold front would be followed by bitter Arctic winds which would cause temperatures to fall.
Although the thermometer will read 2 or 3C, the wind chill factor means it will feel more like -9 or -10C in places.
Temperatures will fall to below freezing over Friday night, but added wind chill during the early hours of Saturday will cause it to feel like -15C.
Regional Development Minister, Conor Murphy, has advised motorists to plan their journeys and check the latest travel advice.
Around 300 Road Service staff with 120 gritters and 11 snowblowers are working to ensure main roads are salted.
Mr Murphy said that around 3,500 salt bins and 39,000 grit piles were stocked for use by members of the public to help prevent the formation of snow and ice on pavements and untreated roads.
The minister also gave advice to those wishing to help clear footpaths of snow or ice and said: "There is no law stopping you from clearing snow and ice on the pavement outside your home or business.
"I know this has been a concern and I want to reassure people that provided they clear snow and ice carefully they are unlikely to be held liable - this has been confirmed by the Attorney General."
For further advice on clearing snow and ice visit: http://www.nidirect.gov.uk/iceandsnow
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The Met Office issued a weather warning from Thursday until 1800 GMT on Friday.
There were heavy snow showers on Thursday night and more are expected over the weekend.
NI has seen some of the most severe December weather for years.
More than 700 schools were forced to close earlier this month due to snow.
There were reports of snow across all counties of Northern Ireland on Thursday night.
Roads Service said that snow was affecting roads across the region and it was causing difficult driving conditions.
It said salting was under way since Thursday afternoon and ploughing was ongoing as required.
Motorists were advised to exercise extreme caution on all roads.
BBC NI weather presenter Barra Best had said Wednesday night's cold front would be followed by bitter Arctic winds which would cause temperatures to fall.
Although the thermometer will read 2 or 3C, the wind chill factor means it will feel more like -9 or -10C in places.
Temperatures will fall to below freezing over Friday night, but added wind chill during the early hours of Saturday will cause it to feel like -15C.
Regional Development Minister, Conor Murphy, has advised motorists to plan their journeys and check the latest travel advice.
Around 300 Road Service staff with 120 gritters and 11 snowblowers are working to ensure main roads are salted.
Mr Murphy said that around 3,500 salt bins and 39,000 grit piles were stocked for use by members of the public to help prevent the formation of snow and ice on pavements and untreated roads.
The minister also gave advice to those wishing to help clear footpaths of snow or ice and said: "There is no law stopping you from clearing snow and ice on the pavement outside your home or business.
"I know this has been a concern and I want to reassure people that provided they clear snow and ice carefully they are unlikely to be held liable - this has been confirmed by the Attorney General."
For further advice on clearing snow and ice visit: http://www.nidirect.gov.uk/iceandsnow
Are you affected by the snowy conditions? Are you waiting for parcels or online orders? Are you a business? Contact us using the form below:
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