Arctic blast on the way with sub-zero temperatures forecast for Halloween weekend

A chilly Halloween... ❄️🌨️☃️🏔️

Jonathan Porter/PressEye
Published 24th Oct 2019
Last updated 24th Oct 2019

Time to dig out the 'big coat'. After an unseasonably warm start to autumn, forecasters are warning about a potential “shock to the system” this weekend.

Temperatures are expected to dip with a blast of arctic air set to bring us our first taste of winter.

According to the Met Office; "Much colder weather will establish itself across all parts by Friday. The cold feel will be exacerbated by northerly winds. Showers could turn wintry over the hills. Overnight frosts in rural areas are likely."

No official warnings have been issued, it's very unlikely any wintry showers will settle at lower levels.

With night time temperatures expected to fall below zero, drivers may have to brace themselves for frost in the mornings - worth stocking up on de-icer.

We have had it so good recently, it had to turn cold at some point.

Lots of dry weather forecast for this weekend's Halloween fireworks displays. Wrap up warm though as it's due to be cold.

NORTHERN IRELAND SIX DAY FORECAST

Thursday - Scattered showers during the afternoon, dry with clear spells tonight, a slight frost in places. Minimum temperature -2°C.

Friday - Bright start but becoming cloudy, with some rain spreading from the south in the afternoon. Minimum temperature -2°C.

WEEKEND - Some rain in the southeast on Saturday otherwise sunny intervals on Saturday and Sunday. Monday mainly dry and sunny with isolated showers. Night frosts.

Thankfully there is no sign of any return to the snowy conditions experienced during the 'Beast from the East' just yet...


Arctic blast on the way with sub-zero temperatures forecast for Halloween weekend
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