IN PICTURES: Blanket of snow covers parts of Northern Ireland

Snow swept across the province today with parts of Northern Ireland transformed into a picturesque winter wonderland.
Wintry scenes in BallymenaWintry scenes in Ballymena
Wintry scenes in Ballymena

Ballymena and Coleraine saw their fair share of snowfall and police closed the Upper Carneal Road near Larne due to dangerous driving conditions. Earlier today the Met Office issued a yellow warning of more snow.