Cold snap on the way this week!

A covering of snow falls across Derry/Londonderry on Jan 18th
Author: Emma DicksonPublished 5th Feb 2024

It looks like another winter snap will hit Northern Ireland this week, as cold air from the north will drop temperatures for most.

According to the Met Office, "Temperatures will drop to below average for the time of year, with an ongoing chance through the week of ice overnight."

From Thursday, there’s an increased chance of snow in some parts of the UK, with a yellow warning issued which covers much of Wales as well as northern and central England.

Met Office Deputy Chief Meteorologist Chris Almond said: “While the early part of this week will see some rain, at times heavy, gradually sinking southwards, there’s an increased signal for wintry hazards as we move through the week as cold air from the north moves over the UK.

It looks like England and Wales could see up to "10-20cm possible over the highest ground", meanwhile in. Northern Ireland Thursday looks like we might see snow/sleet conditions.

Northern Ireland's five-day forecast 👇

This Evening and Tonight: Mostly dry but cloudy at first this evening, but rain will soon spread south to all parts, briefly heavy in places. Perhaps turning drier in the very far northwest later. Fresh southwesterly winds easing later. Minimum temperature 5 °C.

Tuesday: Cloud and rain clearing away south through the morning to leave a dry and colder day with some hazy sunshine. Perhaps a few light showers towards the north coast later. Maximum temperature 8 °C.

Outlook for Wednesday to Friday: Mainly dry and cold on Wednesday, chance of a wintry shower. Cold and mainly dry on Thursday and Friday, with a small chance of sleet and snow Thursday.

Just last month Storm Jocelyn brought nearly 100mph across the UK, as of yet, no storm has been named this week.

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