07/11/2017
Temperatures To Plummet To Minus 1 Degrees
Temperatures inn Northern Ireland set to plummet to -1 degrees celsius tonight, 07 November.
Frost and fog patches are expected and motorists are being urged to take care on the roads.
Wednesday is expected to start off dry with outbreaks of rain throughout the day, according to the Met Office.
The maximum temperature throughout the day is to be 11 degrees.
John Irvine, Head of Network Services, Department for Infrastructure, said: "At this time of year the darker mornings and evenings and lower temperatures can make driving conditions more difficult and we advise all road users to take extra care.
"The Department's winter safety service is up and running and, whatever the weather, we will be working to keep our main roads open.
"Over 90,000 tonnes of salt is stockpiled and ready to be used when ice is forecast. Salt bins and grit piles are also provided on a self-help basis on routes not included on the salting schedule."
(CD)
Frost and fog patches are expected and motorists are being urged to take care on the roads.
Wednesday is expected to start off dry with outbreaks of rain throughout the day, according to the Met Office.
The maximum temperature throughout the day is to be 11 degrees.
John Irvine, Head of Network Services, Department for Infrastructure, said: "At this time of year the darker mornings and evenings and lower temperatures can make driving conditions more difficult and we advise all road users to take extra care.
"The Department's winter safety service is up and running and, whatever the weather, we will be working to keep our main roads open.
"Over 90,000 tonnes of salt is stockpiled and ready to be used when ice is forecast. Salt bins and grit piles are also provided on a self-help basis on routes not included on the salting schedule."
(CD)
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:Cloudy with further outbreaks of rain this morning, heavy at times, especially over north Antrim. Becoming drier and brighter this afternoon with sunny spells and a few showers. Winds becoming light. Maximum temperature 9 °C.Tonight:Further showers this evening, some heavy, especially in the east, dying out early tonight. Then mainly dry with clear periods developing, leading to a touch of frost and icy patches. Minimum temperature -1 °C.