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| Road flooding after snow gridlock | Road flooding after snow gridlock |
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| The weather is continuing to cause disruption across Northern Ireland, with reports of flooding in the aftermath of the snow. | The weather is continuing to cause disruption across Northern Ireland, with reports of flooding in the aftermath of the snow. |
| Up to 16cm of snow fell in some areas and commuters faced long tailbacks amid efforts to clear roads in Belfast. | Up to 16cm of snow fell in some areas and commuters faced long tailbacks amid efforts to clear roads in Belfast. |
| However, severe flooding caused by a rapid thaw has led to road closures in east Belfast and north Down. | However, severe flooding caused by a rapid thaw has led to road closures in east Belfast and north Down. |
| Northern Ireland Electricity revealed more than 14,000 households had their power supplies affected by the weather. | |
| Meanwhile, Transport Minister Conor Murphy has defended claims that some areas were not gritted. | Meanwhile, Transport Minister Conor Murphy has defended claims that some areas were not gritted. |
| He said more than 140 gritter drivers were out at work trying to clear the roads. | He said more than 140 gritter drivers were out at work trying to clear the roads. |
| A motorist braved the elements in County Antrim | A motorist braved the elements in County Antrim |
| He said initial warnings from the Met Office forecast light snow flurries, but that more than 100mm of snow fell in many places. | He said initial warnings from the Met Office forecast light snow flurries, but that more than 100mm of snow fell in many places. |
| "A fleet of salting lorries was deployed across Northern Ireland from three o'clock onwards yesterday," he said. | "A fleet of salting lorries was deployed across Northern Ireland from three o'clock onwards yesterday," he said. |
| "Initially gritters were spreading salt, but as the evening progressed snow blades were used to clear roads where the snow was deep. | "Initially gritters were spreading salt, but as the evening progressed snow blades were used to clear roads where the snow was deep. |
| "Crews worked continuously through the night, clearing snow and applying salt." | "Crews worked continuously through the night, clearing snow and applying salt." |
| The DoE Roads Service said all roads were passable with care. The police have also urged caution. | The DoE Roads Service said all roads were passable with care. The police have also urged caution. |
| Several schools were closed and some prison visits cancelled. Buses were suspended in some areas. | Several schools were closed and some prison visits cancelled. Buses were suspended in some areas. |
| Daniel and Anna Lindsay enjoy the snow in Waringstown, County Down | Daniel and Anna Lindsay enjoy the snow in Waringstown, County Down |
| Meanwhile, the George Best City Airport has re-opened after being closed for a time, but most departing flights are experiencing delays. | Meanwhile, the George Best City Airport has re-opened after being closed for a time, but most departing flights are experiencing delays. |
| A number of incoming flights have also been cancelled. | A number of incoming flights have also been cancelled. |
| Belfast International Airport is operational but is experiencing severe delays. | Belfast International Airport is operational but is experiencing severe delays. |
| Passengers are advised to check with their airline before travelling. | Passengers are advised to check with their airline before travelling. |
| Belfast Zoo is also closed. | Belfast Zoo is also closed. |
| Counties Armagh, Antrim, Down and Londonderry were worst affected by the much heavier than anticipated fall of snow. | Counties Armagh, Antrim, Down and Londonderry were worst affected by the much heavier than anticipated fall of snow. |
| Weather experts say the snow has been caused by cold air from the Continent meeting rain over the North Sea. | Weather experts say the snow has been caused by cold air from the Continent meeting rain over the North Sea. |
| The Met Office said that there would be rain on Friday night with scattered showers on Saturday. | The Met Office said that there would be rain on Friday night with scattered showers on Saturday. |
| You can send your weather pictures to nipics@bbc.co.uk. Read the terms and conditions | You can send your weather pictures to nipics@bbc.co.uk. Read the terms and conditions |