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18 December 2010
Last updated at 04:53 ET
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Aerial footage shows the extent of the snowfall over Belfast and beyond
Severe weather conditions are continuing to affect many parts of Northern Ireland.
An emergency flash warning for heavy snow in counties Antrim, Down and Londonderry has been lifted.
However, there was fresh snow overnight with the temperature dropping to -14C in Castlederg, County Tyrone.
Three hundred road service personnel worked through the night, but roads remain treacherous and people are being advised to travel only when necessary.
The International Airport remains open, but Belfast City Airport is closed until at least midday, as will City of Derry. Long delays are expected.
Public transport is working on a limited service.
In Belfast, Metro services are running on all main routes, however there is limited access to minor roads.
A full train service is now running on all lines, with the Enterprise to Dublin also back to normal after a security alert in Newry.
However, rural transport has been badly affected with only the Belfast-bound buses from Bangor, Newtownards, Dublin and Derry running.
All other rural services have been cancelled. Airport bus services are as normal.
On Saturday, the Roads Service said snow was still affecting many roads across Northern Ireland.
"In addition, with temperatures sub-zero across the province, there is also the risk of widespread ice on roads.
"Salting and ploughing has been ongoing yesterday evening and overnight, and additional treatment is underway this morning. Private plough operators are also being deployed to provide additional resources."
It said the A6 Glenshane Pass and the A37 Coleraine to Limavady mountain road are open and passable with care, while the M1, M2 and A1 are also passable with care, although overtaking lanes especially are affected by snow or slush.
Worst in 25 years The snowfall over NI since Thursday has been the worst in 25 years, meteorologists said.
More than 700 schools have been shut and Northern Ireland's airports have been closed at various times.
BBC weather forecaster Cecilia Daly said that similar snowfalls in 2000 were restricted to eastern counties making the current situation "probably the worst in 25 years".
Regional Development Minister Conor Murphy has advised people wanting to help clear footpaths of snow and ice, that they are unlikely to be held liable if there is an accident.
Belfast City Council suspended bin collections on Friday after lorries experienced difficulties in icy conditions. It said that, weather permitting, the bins would be emptied on Monday.
In Londonderry, a gritting lorry driver suffered minor wounds to his cheek on Thursday after snowballs and stones smashed one of the vehicle's windows.
In Glenavy, County Antrim, a gritter came off the road on Thursday night. Roads Service said the driver was tended to at the scene by ambulance personnel and the police. He was shaken but not injured.
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Please turn on JavaScript. Media requires JavaScript to play.Aerial footage shows the extent of the snowfall over Belfast and beyond
Severe weather conditions are continuing to affect many parts of Northern Ireland.
An emergency flash warning for heavy snow in counties Antrim, Down and Londonderry has been lifted.
However, there was fresh snow overnight with the temperature dropping to -14C in Castlederg, County Tyrone.
Three hundred road service personnel worked through the night, but roads remain treacherous and people are being advised to travel only when necessary.
The International Airport remains open, but Belfast City Airport is closed until at least midday, as will City of Derry. Long delays are expected.
Public transport is working on a limited service.
In Belfast, Metro services are running on all main routes, however there is limited access to minor roads.
A full train service is now running on all lines, with the Enterprise to Dublin also back to normal after a security alert in Newry.
However, rural transport has been badly affected with only the Belfast-bound buses from Bangor, Newtownards, Dublin and Derry running.
All other rural services have been cancelled. Airport bus services are as normal.
On Saturday, the Roads Service said snow was still affecting many roads across Northern Ireland.
"In addition, with temperatures sub-zero across the province, there is also the risk of widespread ice on roads.
"Salting and ploughing has been ongoing yesterday evening and overnight, and additional treatment is underway this morning. Private plough operators are also being deployed to provide additional resources."
It said the A6 Glenshane Pass and the A37 Coleraine to Limavady mountain road are open and passable with care, while the M1, M2 and A1 are also passable with care, although overtaking lanes especially are affected by snow or slush.
Worst in 25 years The snowfall over NI since Thursday has been the worst in 25 years, meteorologists said.
More than 700 schools have been shut and Northern Ireland's airports have been closed at various times.
BBC weather forecaster Cecilia Daly said that similar snowfalls in 2000 were restricted to eastern counties making the current situation "probably the worst in 25 years".
Regional Development Minister Conor Murphy has advised people wanting to help clear footpaths of snow and ice, that they are unlikely to be held liable if there is an accident.
Belfast City Council suspended bin collections on Friday after lorries experienced difficulties in icy conditions. It said that, weather permitting, the bins would be emptied on Monday.
In Londonderry, a gritting lorry driver suffered minor wounds to his cheek on Thursday after snowballs and stones smashed one of the vehicle's windows.
In Glenavy, County Antrim, a gritter came off the road on Thursday night. Roads Service said the driver was tended to at the scene by ambulance personnel and the police. He was shaken but not injured.
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