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

By Michael Cousins

Published 26th Nov 2020, 15:09 GMT

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.

Cattle knee deep in it - outside Banbridge. Picture Michelle McCauley/Kevin McAuley Photography Multimedia

The road from Banbridge to Gilford Picture Michelle McCauley/Kevin McAuley Photography Multimedia

Trees along the Castlewellan Road, Banbridge.

Edendork Hall in winter INTT5210-119JS Photo: staff

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