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UK braced for the big chill

The UK was today plunged into a freezing snap as an Arctic weather front swept in, blanketing parts of Scotland and northern England in snow.

Octoburrr: Coldest day since 1934

Snowfall and plummeting temperatures have brought the coldest October temperatures to Northern Ireland since 1934. Antrim, Armagh, Derry, Down and Tyrone were among the worst hit areas yesterday with falling snow making untreated roads close to impassable.

Snow in October, the final straw

Signs of Christmas coming early appeared in Northern Ireland yesterday as parts of the province were covered in snow.

Flash floods warning as heavy downpours continue

Weather experts have warned heavy rain could lead to further flooding misery today after homes in parts of the province were left under water.

Ulster weather: Yesterday, hottest day of the year. Today, heavy rain

Summer has come at last for Ulster — albeit briefly. Northern Ireland’s highest temperature so far this year, a sultry 25.3C, was recorded yesterday at Ballykelly in Co Londonderry, while many other parts of the country enjoyed temperatures in the low to mid-20s.