When is 'Storm Emma' and the worst of the weather set to arrive?
More snow on the way for some ❄️☃️
Last updated 1st Mar 2018
Storm Emma, rolling in from the Atlantic, looks poised to meet the Beast from the East - causing further widespread snowfall and bitter temperatures tonight.
The Met Office have upgraded their warning to AMBER for parts of counties Antrim, Armagh and Down, valid until 10:00 Friday.
A further 5-10cm of fresh snow is expected quite widely overnight. Strong winds will lead to drifting and severe wind chill. Southeastern areas are expected to see the greatest falls.
The Met Office are keeping a close eye on Storm Emma which has already hit the south west of the UK and Ireland. As it tracks north this evening, it is likely to lead to further disruptive snowfall across parts of Down and Armagh overnight.
"Delays and cancellations to all forms of transport are likely. Roads may become blocked by deep snow and some rural communities might become cut off. Interruptions to power supplies and other services such as telephone and mobile phone networks, could also occur."
Worth keeping an eye on, as warnings are subject to change - we are not out of the woods just yet.
Tonight
Mainly cloudy with further snow showers, mostly across southern counties. Some longer spells of prolonged snow across Down and Armagh.
Minimum temperature -4 °C.
Friday
More snow showers in the morning, mainly in the south, but easing through the day.
Maximum temperature 3 °C.
Outlook for Saturday to Monday
Easterly winds continuing to bring some isolated wintry showers. However on Sunday a band of rain and snow will spread from the south for a time
