Snow and ice warning for this weekend

A cold snap is set to grip parts of Northern Ireland this weekend, as temperatures dip and forecasters predict snow and ice.
Snow capped Sperrin Mountains captured from Cookstown by Johnny MegarrySnow capped Sperrin Mountains captured from Cookstown by Johnny Megarry
Snow capped Sperrin Mountains captured from Cookstown by Johnny Megarry

The Met Office have issued a wetaher warning for Counties Londonderry and Antrim for Friday and Saturday.

Yesterday, the Met Office also issued a heavy rain and strong wind warning for most of Northern Ireland over the next few days.

The warning states: “The heaviest snow showers are most likely to the north of the Central Belt of Scotland. Here, away from the immediate coast, around 5-10cm of snow could accumulate through Friday night and Saturday morning. Elsewhere, snow accumulations will be more localised, around 1-3 cm is possible and primarily above 200 metres.

“Road surface temperatures are expected to fall below freezing overnight into Saturday morning, leading to a risk of icy patches forming.

“A cold front will clear to the southeast during Friday afternoon, introducing a much colder airmass for Friday night and most of Saturday. Showers will turn increasingly heavy and frequent during Friday evening.”