03/03/2016
Yellow Weather Warning For Snow And Ice Across NI
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for snow and ice across Northern Ireland on Thursday evening.
The alert comes into effect from 7pm on Thursday until 3pm on Friday.
Motorists are being urged to take care on the roads as driving conditions may be difficult.
A spokesperson from the Met Office said: "A band of rain, sleet and hill snow is expected to cross Northern Ireland on Thursday afternoon, moving into northern England, north Wales and parts of southern Scotland during Thursday evening and night.
"Snow is not currently expected to be disruptive at low levels in most areas, although small amounts are likely in places and ice may prove a hazard on untreated surfaces."
(CD/JP)
The alert comes into effect from 7pm on Thursday until 3pm on Friday.
Motorists are being urged to take care on the roads as driving conditions may be difficult.
A spokesperson from the Met Office said: "A band of rain, sleet and hill snow is expected to cross Northern Ireland on Thursday afternoon, moving into northern England, north Wales and parts of southern Scotland during Thursday evening and night.
"Snow is not currently expected to be disruptive at low levels in most areas, although small amounts are likely in places and ice may prove a hazard on untreated surfaces."
(CD/JP)
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:Mostly dry south and east, patchy light rain west and north through much of the day. A band of heavier rain crosses central and northern parts in the morning Maximum temperature 13 °C.Tonight:Dry in the southeast at first otherwise widespread light rain or drizzle for most, turning to clear spells and a few showers towards morning. Minimum temperature 5 °C.