Met Office issues Northern Ireland a yellow weather warning for ice
Last updated 3rd Feb 2022
One week after Storm Malik and Storm Carrie gripped the UK, chilly weather looks set to continue this weekend.
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for most of Northern Ireland, from 3am to 10am tomorrow.
Forecasters predict that people may suffer some injuries from slips and falls on icy surfaces and there are likely to be some icy patches on some untreated roads, pavements and cycle paths.
Advice for safe driving on ice
- Anticipation and smoothness are key for driving on icy roads
- Accelerate, brake, steer and change gear as smoothly as possible to reduce the risk of skidding. If you do encounter a skid, steer gently into it
- Remember braking distances are much longer on icy surfaces
- A higher gear may be more appropriate to aid grip on packed ice
What is the weather forecast for this weekend?
Today: Mainly dry with only a few isolated showers for most. Mild with brighter spells quite widespread late morning. Cloud thickening from the west during the afternoon, bringing rain to the far north and west towards early evening, as winds freshen. Maximum temperature 12 °C
Tonight: Rain over northwest crossing rest of Province during evening, clearing to a showery northwest flow by midnight, these turn increasingly wintry overnight, particularly in heavier outbreaks around northern coastal regions. Minimum temperature -1 °C
Friday: Cold in brisk northwest winds. Rain, snow showers frequent and heavy at times over northern areas, with risk hail, thunderstorms, while county Down sees the best of the limited shelter. Maximum temperature 6 °C
Outlook for Saturday to Monday: Saturday starts with cloud and rain, which clears to blustery and increasingly wintry showers. Wintry showers Sunday, frequent and heavy in north. Rain then showers Monday