Snow Forecast for Northern Ireland

Today's weather forcast is for snow over the next few days. If you have any problems or require assistance please contact us by telephone outside office hourse on 028 9042 1010 or by pressing your pendant.

Below are some useful telephone numbers:

PSNI (non-emergency)- 101

Electricity Failure- 0845 764 3643

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NI Water- 0845 744 0088

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The Department for Infrastructure’s winter safety service is ready to keep people moving on our roads following a warning for snow and ice.  

Around 300 staff and 130 gritters will be available to salt main roads to keep traffic moving safely and freely. Twelve specialist snow blowers are also available to be deployed if required.

John Irvine, Head of Network Services, Department for Infrastructure, said: “Every year our winter service operation remains in place from November to April to ensure 7,000 kilometres 

“So far this year 43,000 tonnes of salt has been spread on our roads and a further 77,000 tonnes is stockpiled and ready for use. Five thousand salt

The Department is advising the public to consider their travel arrangements over the next few days and be aware of weather updates. Motorists

John Irvine continued: “Despite our best efforts it is important to remember that we cannot guarantee ice free roads even after salting, as showers can wash salt off the road and ice may form. We all need to be mindful of the changing conditions and adjust the way we drive, ride or cycle to ensure it is appropriate for the conditions. The best advice is in the Highway Code, take extra care even if roads have been salted, be prepared for road conditions changing over short distances and take care when overtaking gritters.”

Multi agency responders met earlier today and are continuing to monitor the weather and have emergency planning arrangements in place to deal with any weather impacts.

Information about road conditions is available at www.trafficwatchni.gov.uk 

Information and advice, including about driving in adverse weather conditions, can be found at www.nidirect.gov.uk/snow-ice