More wintry showers and sub-zero temperatures forecast for Northern Ireland next week
Brisk northerly winds are on the way... ❄️🌨️☃️🏔️
Last updated 24th Jan 2019
Northern Ireland experienced its first real taste of winter this week as temperatures plummeted across the country, bringing with it a mixture of sleet, snow and icy conditions.
According to forecasters we might not out be out of the woods just yet - a mild weekend will bring some relief before further wintry weather sweeps in.
There is potential for things to turn even colder next week, as northerly winds develop drawing bitterly cold air from the arctic.
According to the Met Office; "Strong winds and heavy rain will move south-east wards on Saturday, followed by colder, brighter and windy weather with wintry showers into Sunday. Strong winds coupled with a band of rain and hill snow will move eastwards on Monday."
With night time temperatures expected to fall below zero, drivers will have to brace themselves for frost in the mornings - worth stocking up on de-icer.
There is still some uncertainty in the long-range forecast, but the Met Office are predicting the current cold snap to last through much of February.
"There is an increased chance of seeing very cold conditions developing in February with a greater probability of northeasterly or easterly winds. This will bring an increased risk of widespread, perhaps severe frosts as well as snow, especially in eastern areas."
Unfortunately no end to the wintry weather in sight. We have had it so good recently, it had to turn cold at some point.
NORTHERN IRELAND FOUR DAY FORECAST
Thursday - Cloudy with outbreaks of rain becoming patchier through the evening. A few clearer spells are possible across eastern counties. High 9°C / Low 6°C
Friday - Feeling mild with bright spells in the morning. Cloudy by afternoon with outbreaks of light rain moving eastwards. High 10°C / Low 8°C
Saturday - Heavy rain clearing to increasingly wintry showers and hill snow as northerly winds become strong with coastal gales. High 8°C / Low 3°C
Sunday - Winds and wintry showers ease. Some bright spells. High 5°C / Low 2°C
Next week - Still some uncertainty for this period. Staying cold with overnight frosts, wintry showers and potential for some hill snow which could cause disruption, perhaps even to lower levels.
