How much snow will we get and when will it start? Here's the latest NI forecast
Many places will wake up to snow on Saturday
Last updated 12th Feb 2021
Big coats at the ready, a yellow weather warning for snow and ice has been issued for Northern Ireland this weekend, with forecasters warning slippery pavements and travel disruption is likely.
According to The Met Office; "A band of snow is likely to arrive during the early hours of Saturday with snow continuing though the day. 1-4 cm of snow is possible widely with 5-10 cm, perhaps up to 20 cm over high ground. Later snow may turn to freezing rain bringing an additional ice risk. Strong southeasterly winds may lead to drifting and blizzard conditions over hills."
Across Northern Ireland, snow is likely to turn to rain by evening but could initially lead to tricky travel conditions.
A yellow weather warning is in affect from 0400 until 1800 on Saturday covering counties Antrim, Derry~Londonderry, Tyrone, Down, Fermanagh and Armagh.
Are you ready for winter? With most of us spending more time at home, being prepared for winter is more important than ever. Northern Ireland’s main utilities want to encourage everyone to get ready for the possibility of extreme weather over the coming months, making sure you know who to contact and how to stay safe in case your utility services are disrupted. Below you will find the contact details of the main utility providers and how to get in touch if you need to. You can also visit their websites for some top tips on how to get winter ready.
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Northern Ireland Weekend Forecast
Friday:
A cloudy day but mainly dry, accompanied by strong winds and coastal gales so still feeling very cold. Maximum temperature 4 °C.
Outlook for Saturday to Monday:
Dry start on Saturday but snow moving east with gales too. Drier overnight but rain and sleet on Sunday and Monday, gales around the coasts. Winds easing Monday.