Northern Ireland Under Snow and Ice Warnings

Weather warnings for snow and ice have been activated for Northern Ireland, beginning at 18:00 GMT on Tuesday and slated to expire at 10:00 on Wednesday. Wintry showers are projected to emerge on Tuesday evening and persist overnight into Wednesday morning. Excluding the north coast, the possibility of lying snow exists, with accumulations of 1-2cm in some areas and up to 5cm on higher ground. However, it is important to acknowledge that the sporadic nature of these showers suggests most areas will not experience any snow. Additionally, ice is expected to form readily on untreated surfaces, leading to hazardous conditions. This warning follows a period of snowfall, predominantly over hills and mountains, in Northern Ireland on Monday night. Between 5-10 cm of snow had been forecast for regions like the Sperrin and Mourne Mountains. Meanwhile, Met Éireann has issued a similar advisory for low temperatures and ice across the Republic of Ireland. This warning commenced at 20:00 GMT on Tuesday and is valid until 10:00 on Wednesday. The organization is cautioning about dangerous conditions on roads and paths, especially in untreated zones, with a potential for travel disruption. Copyright 2024 BBC. All rights reserved. The BBC is not accountable for the material on external sites. Details on our approach to external linking can be found.