Snow and ice warning put in place across NI
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning ⚠️ ❄️
Last updated 16th Jan 2023
Colder conditions are expected to move in across Northern Ireland this week.
The Met Office has warned that snow showers are expected throughout Monday, with a couple of centimetres possible at low levels, with higher ground expected to see 5-10 cm in places.
A yellow weather warning for snow and ice has been issued for the next 24 hours - from noon today (Mon 16th Jan) to noon (Tues 17th Jan).
Overnight frost will become more widespread on Monday night, with overnight temperatures below 0°C across much of the UK.
What to expect:
-Some roads and railways likely to be affected with longer journey times by road, bus and train services
-Some injuries from slips and falls on icy surfaces
-Icy patches on some untreated roads, pavements and cycle paths
Temperatures in Scotland could dip down to -10°C in sheltered glens and high ground areas.
Deputy Chief Meteorologist, Helen Caughey, said: "After a spell of wet and mild weather to start 2023, a brief cold spell will change the feel of our weather across the UK for a few days next week.
"As a northerly flow establishes, we’ll see temperatures decline with overnight frosts returning and the chance of wintry showers in the north. It will certainly feel cold in all regions too, with the northerly winds creating a notable windchill."
The colder spell is expected to be short lived, with milder air bringing wet and windy conditions back towards the end of the week.
Northern Ireland's weekly weather forecast 👇
Today: Many places will have a dry day with a good deal of sunshine. Cloudier in the north at times with the chance of a few snow showers. Cold. Maximum temperature 3 °C.
Tonight: Cloudy in the north at times with the risk of the occasional snow shower, otherwise dry and cold with long clear periods. Minimum temperature 1 °C.
Tuesday: Cold with some clear or sunny spells but also some sleet or snow showers in the north and west at first, spreading east later. Maximum temperature 3 °C.
Outlook for Wednesday to Friday: Cold with some clear or sunny spells but also some sleet or snow showers, becoming dry with clear periods Thursday and into Friday. Rain spreads east late on Friday.
Last February saw a widespread snow storm hit NI - take a look back at some our listener pictures 👇
Little Milo loves eating the snow, he's enjoying a snow day in Magherafelt
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Upperlands, outside Maghera
Trixie the Dalmatian was loving the snow in Cookstown
Donaghmore
Omagh
Time to grab your wooly fleece and jump outside!
It looks like Tyrone was hit hardest with snow
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Squeezing in a little bit of fun in the snow before school
A little bit of snow doesn't stop work in Craigantlet Quarry
"Nothing to see here 🤣 Update from Ballinascreen
Making use of the haylage wrapping
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