Yellow weather warning issued for ice affecting Northern Ireland ❄️
Brace yourselves, a cold sweep is on the way
Last updated 29th Nov 2023
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for ice this evening across Northern Ireland, with temperatures expected to dip to -3 °C.
Much colder conditions are expected for the rest of this week and into the weekend, with daytime temperatures rooted in single figures and overnight temperatures falling well below freezing in many places.
Met Office Chief Meteorologist, Neil Armstrong, said: “We’ve already seen snow settling in parts of eastern Scotland and northeastern England. As the cold air continues to spread across the UK we also expect to see some snow over the high ground of southwest England overnight tonight and through tomorrow.
“Snow showers will continue along the North Sea coast with a northeasterly air flow, leading to further accumulations over higher ground. Where the showers fall as rain there is a risk of icy patches forming overnight with temperatures widely dipping below freezing.
Northern Ireland's five-day weather forecast:
Today: The odd wintry shower at first otherwise it will be mainly dry with some sunny intervals. Overnight freezing fog patches slowly clearing this morning. Light winds. Maximum temperature 5 °C.
Tonight: Dry and cold this evening with a frost soon setting in. Mostly dry overnight with clear periods but a few light showers possible across the east.A few icy patches. Minimum temperature -3 °C.
Thursday: Apart from the odd shower along the coast it will be dry with some spells of sunshine. Cold. Maximum temperature 5 °C.
Outlook for Friday to Sunday: A few showers coastal showers possible on Friday otherwise it will be dry. Dry and cold on Saturday. Showers may become more widespread on Sunday.
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