Yellow weather warning for ice and snow issued across Northern Ireland
Snow showers and ice are on the way this week, the Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for this evening through to tomorrow morning (6th & 7th March).
“Many areas will see little or no accumulations of snow, but 1 to 2 cm could settle in some spots, most likely over higher ground and over northern parts of Northern Ireland,” according to the Met Office.
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
-Probably some icy patches on some untreated roads, pavements and cycle paths
How to drive on icy roads:
-You should leave up to 10 times the normal recommended gap between you and the car in front
-Even if the temperature is above zero and there’s no ice on the road, you should take extra care
-A higher gear may be more appropriate to aid grip on packed ice
NI's five-day forecast 👇
Today: A cloudy morning with a little rain at first. Mainly dry this afternoon with some brightness in the north and east together with odd wintry shower. Fermanagh may remain cloudy until late afternoon. Cold. Maximum temperature 7 °C.
Tonight: Clear periods and a few scattered snow showers, giving a slight covering in places across the north. A cold night with a widespread frost. Minimum temperature -4 °C. ****
Tuesday: A cold and bright day with some sunny intervals and a few snow showers, these mostly across northern counties. Maximum temperature 5 °C. ****
Outlook for Wednesday to Friday: Dry, cold and sunny on Wednesday and Thursday. Chance of rain and snow on Friday.****
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