Arctic blast on the way with sub-zero temperatures and wintry showers forecast
A chilly Halloween... ❄️🌨️☃️🏔️
Last updated 24th Oct 2018
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 strong northerly winds. These will blow in plenty of showers, turning wintry, especially over higher ground in the north. Widespread overnight frosts are likely."
No official warnings have been issued, it's unlikely any snow 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.
NORTHERN IRELAND SIX DAY FORECAST
Wednesday - Mostly overcast, chance of brighter spells by evening. Maximum temperature 12°C.
Thursday - Partly cloudy staying dry. Maximum temperature 12°C.
Friday - Turing colder with a brisk northerly wind. Partly cloudy with some sunny spells. Maximum temperature 8°C.
Saturday - Cloudy with sleet/rain showers. Turning increasingly wintry over the hills with snow settling on hill tops. Frost overnight. Maximum temperature 7°C.
Sunday - Sunny with a few afternoon clouds. Staying cold. Maximum temperature 8°C.
Monday - Bitter wintry feel with plenty of sunshine. Maximum temperature 7-8°C.
