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Heavy snow warning for drivers Heavy snow warning for drivers
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Drivers are being warned of difficult driving conditions in the north west because of heavy snow.Drivers are being warned of difficult driving conditions in the north west because of heavy snow.
The Glenshane Pass is described as treacherous and there has been an accident in Feeney, which has been blamed on the adverse conditionsThe Glenshane Pass is described as treacherous and there has been an accident in Feeney, which has been blamed on the adverse conditions
Paul Leonard, from Londonderry, who is stranded on the Glenshane Pass told BBC News drivers should avoid the area.Paul Leonard, from Londonderry, who is stranded on the Glenshane Pass told BBC News drivers should avoid the area.
"The conditions are very, very slippy. There's packed ice under fallen snow," he said. "The conditions are very, very slippery. There's packed ice under fallen snow," he said.
"And there's a lot of HGV lorries slipping and sliding.""And there's a lot of HGV lorries slipping and sliding."
BBC NI weather presenter Jackie McCann said: "There are still some nasty showers around, but the worst of the wintriness should have passed for now.BBC NI weather presenter Jackie McCann said: "There are still some nasty showers around, but the worst of the wintriness should have passed for now.
"Tonight the main hazards are frost and ice.""Tonight the main hazards are frost and ice."