The yellow warning has been issued for across Northern Ireland
A yellow warning for snow and ice across Northern Ireland has been issued by the Met Office.
The weather forecaster’s warning is in place from midnight to midday on Wednesday, November 19, with up to 5cm of snow expected in some parts of Northern Ireland.
Frequent wintry showers are expected through Tuesday night and into Wednesday morning, with possible travel delays expected.
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A spokesperson for the Met Office said: “Wintry showers on Tuesday night into Wednesday will bring some icy patches and lying snow in places, leading to possible travel delays.
“Frequent wintry showers will feed inland through Tuesday night and into Wednesday morning across Northern Ireland, with strong northerly winds blowing showers well inland.”
Most of the snow is expected over higher ground, with the warning in place across all six counties of Northern Ireland.
You can check the forecast using our interactive weather map to see if snow is expected near you:
The Met Office added: “Whilst little to no snow accumulations are expected at low levels, 1-3 cm is likely over higher ground, and perhaps very locally up to 5 cm. This may affect routes such as the Glenshane Pass and Coleraine Mountain road.
“Ice will be likely on untreated surfaces, whilst hail and lightning will be additional hazards.”
As for what to expect during the yellow weather warning, the forecaster said:
- Some roads and railways likely to be affected with longer journey times by road, bus and train services
- Probably some icy patches on some untreated roads, pavements and cycle paths
- Some injuries from slips and falls on icy surfaces
As wintry conditions set in, the RAC has warned motorists to take extra care on the roads.
RAC Breakdown spokesperson Alice Simpson said: “There’s potential for freezing temperatures to make roads hit by heavy rain very slippery with a chance of ice.
“We expect breakdown volumes to be around 10% higher than what’s normal for this time of year, which equates to around 1,000 more people needing our help each day.
“Normal indicators of autumn, like fallen leaves on the road, can also become very hazardous in icy conditions as they create an extra layer between tyres and the road surface, increasing the likelihood of skidding.”
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