Snow & ice weather warning continues overnight in Northern Ireland

The Met Office has warned wintry showers and icy surfaces will lead to difficult travel conditions on Tuesday evening, overnight and into Wednesday morning.

A yellow weather warning has been issued for snow and ice from 6pm tonight (Tuesday 19th) to 10am tomorrow (Wed 20th).

Met Office Chief Meteorologist Neil Armstrong said: “With cold Arctic air firmly in place over the UK, continued winter hazards are likely through much of this week, with further updates to warnings likely in the coming days.

“The current focus for upcoming snow and ice risk is from later on Tuesday and overnight into Wednesday, with snow showers likely moving in off windward coasts in the north and east, as well as drifting into parts of Northern Ireland and Wales.

“In excess of 10cm of snow is possible over higher ground within the warning areas, with 1-2cm possibly settling at lower levels, which has the potential to lead to some travel disruption. Ice is an additional hazard and is likely to form quickly on untreated surfaces.”

What should I expect?

❄️ Some roads and railways likely to be affected with longer journey times by road, bus and train services

❄️ Probably some icy patches on some untreated roads, pavements and cycle paths

❄️ Some injuries from slips and falls on icy surfaces

Northern Ireland's five-day forecast:

Today: A dry and bright start with sunny spells developing, but the risk of ice on untreated surfaces. A few wintry showers around by the end of the afternoon, these mainly across Lough Foyle and the northwest. Maximum temperature 5 °C.

Tonight: The wintry showers becoming more widespread with a risk of ice on untreated surfaces. A widespread frost developing and some lying snow possible by dawn. Minimum temperature -2 °C.

Wednesday: Bright with sunny spells and occasional wintry showers. It will feel cold in the brisk northwesterly winds. Maximum temperature 4 °C.

Outlook for Thursday to Saturday: Remaining cold with wintry showers on Thursday, most the the showers dying out by Friday. Windy with rain and hill snow on Saturday.

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