Met Office issues rain and snow warning for Northern Ireland ☃️❄️
Many places in the NW could wake up to a dusting of snow tomorrow
Last updated 1st Feb 2021
De-icer at the ready, a yellow weather warning for wintry showers and ice is in affect for north-western parts of Northern Ireland, with forecasters warning slippery pavements and travel disruption is likely.
According to The Met Office; "Outbreaks of rain and snow can be expected from late Monday afternoon through to midday on Tuesday. The snow will fall mostly over higher ground, mainly the Antrim Hills with accumulations of 2 to 5 cm possible. Rain or sleet for much of the area, heavy at times with accumulations of around 20 mm, locally 30 mm."
Heavy rain and snow may lead to tricky travel conditions.
A yellow weather warning is in affect covering counties Antrim, Derry~Londonderry, Tyrone from 16:00 this evening until midday Tuesday.
Are you ready for winter? With most of us spending more time at home, being prepared for winter is more important than ever. Northern Ireland’s main utilities want to encourage everyone to get ready for the possibility of extreme weather over the coming months, making sure you know who to contact and how to stay safe in case your utility services are disrupted. Below you will find the contact details of the main utility providers and how to get in touch if you need to. You can also visit their websites for some top tips on how to get winter ready.
Northern Ireland Weekly Forecast
Today:
Mainly dry and cloudy this morning, perhaps an odd shower in the south and west. Remaining cloudy this afternoon with rain and hill snow spreadng east. Strong southeasterly winds along the coast. Feeling cold. Maximum temperature 5 °C.
Tonight:
Rain easing off this evening before further persistent rain spreads from the southwest. Some wet snow on hills in the north. Brisk southeasterly winds, gales along the coast. Minimum temperature 3 °C.
Tuesday:
Widespread rain in the morning, occasionally heavy with some hill snow in the north. Becoming drier from the southwest in the afternoon with a few showers. Maximum temperature 7 °C.
Outlook for Wednesday to Friday:
Unsettled on Wednesday and Thursday with rain and hill snow at times. Becoming mainly dry on Friday. Staying rather cold.