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12/01/2015
Snow And Ice Warning For NI
A 'yellow' weather warning has been issued by the Met Office in preparation of snow and ice across Northern Ireland this week. The warning is valid until Wednesday 14 January.
Frequent showers of sleet or snow are expected to affect Scotland and Northern Ireland from Monday evening into Tuesday.
Accumulations of 2-4 cm of snow are likely above about 100 m, as well as low levels locally. Icy patches are likely to develop from early on Monday evening. Some areas could also experience hail and lightning, especially close to western coasts.
During Tuesday the risk of snow will extend into northern England, especially across the Pennines and higher parts of Cumbria.
The Chief Forecaster said: "A deep depression passing close to the north of Scotland will pull cold air across the northern parts of the UK as it passes, allowing the frequent showers to fall as sleet or snow in many parts. Near western coasts rain may predominate, although this increases the ice risk as road temperatures fall below zero. Hail and lightning are also likely to be hazards here.
"The colder air will extend further south during Tuesday with snow falling to progressively lower levels across northern England. On Tuesday night a more organised area of showery precipitation is likely to affect Scotland, which has the potential to produce several centimetres of snow at low levels, including the Central Belt, though details of this are rather uncertain at present. Ice is also likely to be a hazard again on Tuesday night."
(IT/CD)
Frequent showers of sleet or snow are expected to affect Scotland and Northern Ireland from Monday evening into Tuesday.
Accumulations of 2-4 cm of snow are likely above about 100 m, as well as low levels locally. Icy patches are likely to develop from early on Monday evening. Some areas could also experience hail and lightning, especially close to western coasts.
During Tuesday the risk of snow will extend into northern England, especially across the Pennines and higher parts of Cumbria.
The Chief Forecaster said: "A deep depression passing close to the north of Scotland will pull cold air across the northern parts of the UK as it passes, allowing the frequent showers to fall as sleet or snow in many parts. Near western coasts rain may predominate, although this increases the ice risk as road temperatures fall below zero. Hail and lightning are also likely to be hazards here.
"The colder air will extend further south during Tuesday with snow falling to progressively lower levels across northern England. On Tuesday night a more organised area of showery precipitation is likely to affect Scotland, which has the potential to produce several centimetres of snow at low levels, including the Central Belt, though details of this are rather uncertain at present. Ice is also likely to be a hazard again on Tuesday night."
(IT/CD)
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'Yellow' Weather Warning In Place
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'Yellow' Weather Warning In Place
The Met Office has extended a 'yellow' warning for snow, ice and wind to run over the course of the coming week. Drivers were warned of the potential for disruption to travel on Monday morning as a result of heavy rain over Sunday night, some falling as snow above 200-300 m with a mixture of rain, hail, sleet and snow on lower levels.
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A showery start with outbreaks most frequent north of Lough Neagh and through the morning, before dwindling during the afternoon as the northwest breezes ease and brighter spells of weak sunshine prosper. Maximum temperature 8 °C.Tonight:A dry night, save for a few light showers around the coasts, with prolonged clear spells and light winds bringing a frosty dawn for many in central and southern parts. Minimum temperature -3 °C.
