Northern Ireland weather: End of festive holidays road safety alert as snow and ice warning continues
Commuters and schoolchildren face a wintry return to work and the classroom on Monday morning with potentially hazardous conditions on roads across Northern Ireland.
The end of the extended festive break has brought a renewed warning from the PSNI for all road users to exercise extra caution during the current spell of snow and ice.
The Department for Infrastructure also appealed for care as freezing temperatures contnue.
A Met Office yellow weather warning is in place until Noon on Monday, for snow and ice in most areas.
Forecasters say there will be occasional sleet and snow showers through Sunday evening and overnight, with further accumulations mainly over northern high ground.
They add that it will be Icy and windy at times, especially around the coasts. The minimum temperature is lforecast to be -3 °C.
Monday is set to be another cold day with sleet and snow showers, again with fresh accumulations mainly over northern high ground.
Showers will become isolated later with sunny spells. There will be frost and ice in the evening and the maximum temperature is forecast to be 3 °C.
The Department for Infrastructure said that as temperatures are forecast to fall below freezing, salting of roads on the scheduled network considered to be at risk was planned.
"Road users are advised to exercise caution when travelling, particularly when driving on untreated roads.”
Police have urged motorists to make sure their vehicles are ready for winter journeys.
"With the colder weather forecasted to continue, now is the time to make sure your vehicle is roadworthy,” a PSNI spokesperson said.
"When did you last check your lights and tyres? Is your windscreen wash topped up and suitable for freezing temperatures?
"Please take care on the roads and allow more time for your journey.”