Northern Ireland’s ‘Big Snow 2010’: Looking back in pictures

In late November 2010 Northern Ireland was blanketed with a thick layer of snow which remained until the New Year.

Temperatures plummeted towards -20 in many areas and the entire country became a winter wonderland.

We even had a white Christmas.

We’ve delved into the archives to bring some of the images from the time.

21. Winter weather December 22nd

Dyed blue sheep in the hills of Co Antrim as the cold spell continues: Paul Faith/PA Wire Photo: PA

Council workers clear frozen snow from footpaths in Ballymena town centre in Co Antrim as the cold spell continues. Paul Faith/PA Wire Photo: PA

Heavy snow in rural areas makes it very difficult to reach the towns. INLT 51-805-CON

Jayden and Matthew having fun at Sandy Bay. INLT 51-401-PR