Major change in the weather this weekend
The Met Office has warned that a major change in the weather from this weekend, as an early winter cold spell arrives bringing the potential for disruption for some next week.
On Saturday, a band of rain moves south across most parts whilst conditions turn colder in the north, with the possibility of some hill snow.
By Sunday, low pressure moves in and we’ll see the start of some unsettled and much colder weather. Met Office Deputy Chief Meteorologist Rebekah Hicks explains: “A notable early winter cold spell will arrive across the north from Sunday and will likely reach all parts of the UK by midweek.
“Temperatures will drop as a northerly airflow develops, bringing in colder Arctic air. This introduces the possibility of snow, initially over high ground in the north from Sunday, with gusty winds also a potential hazard.”
Northern Ireland's five-day forecast:
Today: It will be cloudy again throughout the day. Mainly dry in the morning, but patchy drizzle in places, becoming more widespread and persistent in the afternoon. Freshening southwesterly winds. Maximum temperature 12 °C.
Tonight: Cloudy with a spell of heavy rain pushing south through late evening and the early hours, followed by some clear spells. Minimum temperature 6 °C.
Saturday: Mainly dry with some bright or sunny spells, a few showers mainly in the north or near the Antrim coast. Feeling colder. Maximum temperature 9 °C.
Outlook for Sunday to Tuesday: Likely cloudy with showers or possibly prolonged and heavier rain on Sunday and Monday. Colder and showery on Tuesday, showers perhaps wintry at times.
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