Two amber warnings were issued as a "multiple-hazard event" hit the UK. Red alerts were issued for parts of Ireland.

It follows a significant fall of snow across the Province which left police cautioning drivers to slow down yesterday morning. The Met Office says Storm Bert is set to bring a “multi-hazard event” across much of the UK today following the cold snap.

Storm Bert has brought heavy snowfall, rain and strong winds as it sweeps through parts of the UK, causing widespread disruption. Snow has fallen across Scotland and parts of northern and central England,