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Yellow warning for Northern Ireland
Snow & ice
Between 15:00 on Fri 2 Jan 2026 and continuing into Mon 5 Jan 2026 12:00
Regions and local authorities affected
Northern Ireland
- County Antrim, Armagh, Down, Fermanagh, Londonderry, Tyrone
Wintry showers will become more widespread, bringing some disruption to travel.
What to expect
- Some injuries from slips and falls on icy surfaces
- Probably some icy patches on some untreated roads, pavements and cycle paths
- Some roads and railways likely to be affected with longer journey times by road, bus and train services
Further Details
Cold northerly winds will bring sleet and snow showers across much of Northern Ireland on Friday afternoon, overnight and on into Monday morning, bringing the likelihood of ice on untreated surfaces.
Whilst many places, including most low-lying areas, will not see much in the way of snow accumulations, a cm or two is possible in places, with the potential for 2-5 cm on higher routes such as the Glenshane Pass.
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Temperatures are forecast to fall below freezing and there is a risk of ice and snow on roads. A Met Office Yellow Warning of Snow and Ice for Northern Ireland remains is in place until 12:00 on Monday 5 January 2026. Salting of roads on the scheduled network (including the deployment of snow ploughs on higher ground routes) is planned to commence Saturday afternoon (with staggered start times). Road users are advised to exercise caution when travelling, particularly when driving on untreated roads.
Read more winter service information.
Traffic News
- No reports of any incidents or delays at this time
Winter weather conditions are to continue over the weekend and we’re urging motorists to take extra care on the roads.
Snow and ice are forecast throughout NI, and a yellow weather warning is in place until Monday 5th January.
You can find advice on driving in winter on our website - https://www.psni.police.uk/safety-and-support/roads-and-driving/winter-driving-safety-advice
NI Water emergency - Burst water main on carriageway.
Contraflow in place (one lane open each direction)
Duration - unknown duration due to tar plants being closed - this may need to stay in place until Monday 5th January 2026.
Works for NIE for major cable laying
Tates Ave , Belfast – One way road closure in direction of Boucher Road from Olympia Parade to Boucher Road - Sunday 18 January to the Sunday 25 January 2026
Boucher Road, Belfast – lane closure from Tates Ave to Windsor Way 22 February – 6 March 2026
Duncrue Road, Belfast - lane closure from 12 January 2026 for 3 months.
Kilrea - Kilrea Bridge Reopened with Restrictions
The temporary stabilisation works are now well advanced and the road has been reopened to cars and light vehicles, up to 3 tonnes, on Saturday 6 December. Access over the bridge will be controlled using a 2.5m width restriction at both ends of the bridge to ensure safety through the ongoing site works while permanent repairs continue.
The Permanent repair works are continuing to progress as planned and are expected to finish by mid-February 2026. Once complete, the road will fully reopen to all vehicles.
The bridge remains an active construction site and restrictions are in place for the safety of our workers. Ignoring or breaching these restrictions could lead to suspension of the works and closing to all traffic until the permanent works are complete.
Lisburn - A1 Hillsborough Rd Dual Carriageway (NORTH BOUND) will be CLOSED from Harrys Road to Eglantine Road.
There will be a Full Closure on Sunday 11 Jan 2026 between 07.00 am and 12.00 midday for tree felling. A Lane Closure will be in place after 12.00pm until 17.00pm.
Please allow extra time for your journey.
Glenshesk Road, Ballycastle reopened to traffic on Monday 1 December 2025 with a lane closure in place to facilitate the construction of a masonry parapet.
This final piece of work is anticipated to be completed throughout the month of December, and the Department hopes to have all temporary traffic management removed as soon as possible; however, it must be stressed that work of this nature is weather dependant.
Lisburn - a footway and carriageway resurfacing scheme on Ballynahinch Road, from the junction of Young Street to Strawberry Hill Lane commenced on Monday 3rd November 2025.
To facilitate the scheme, it will be necessary to implement road lane closures ( Mon to Fri only) on Ballynahinch Road, between Young Street and Strawberry Hill Lane, during the hours of 8.00am and 6.00pm from Monday 3rd November 2025 until the end of February 2026, with a two-week break for the Christmas holidays.
The Department has programmed the work operations and traffic management arrangements to minimise inconvenience, however, while steps have been taken to accommodate local access, road users should expect some delays and are advised to allow additional time when travelling in the vicinity of the works and are asked to comply with all temporary traffic restrictions.
Subject to favourable weather conditions, the works will be substantially complete by Friday 27 February 2026, however, the Department will keep the public informed of any change.
Temporary Continuous Road Closure to part of C184 Maydown Road, Benburb from its junction with B128 Clonfeacle Road to its junction with C186 Carrickaness Road.
This closure is required in the interests of public safety due to the partial collapse of a retaining wall and carriageway.
A local diversion is in operation via B128 Clonfeacle Road, B128 Blackwatertown Road, C185 Artasooly Road and C184 Maydown Road.
Please ensure to allow additional time for your journey.
Belfast - a pedestrian and cycle improvement scheme in Lagmore Avenue, Belfast, part of the Belfast Cycling Network Delivery Plan, that includes segregated cycle tracks along Lagmore Avenue between the junction of Stewartstown Road and Glenfearna Park will commenced on 10 March 2025.
To help ensure the safety of road users and our road workers, it will be necessary to operate daily lane closures along Lagmore Avenue between 9.30am and 4.00pm (Mon- Fri) from 10 March until late March 2026.
Once completed this scheme will deliver improved active travel connections to local schools and amenities in the Lagmore area.
The information on this website is provided by DfI (Department for Infrastructure). DfI is the sole roads authority responsible for all public roads, footways, bridges and street lights in Northern Ireland.