12/01/2017

Weather Warnings For Snow Issued Across NI

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for snow across Northern Ireland.

The warning has been put in place until midnight on Friday, 13 January, and gales of up to 60mph are expected.

On Thursday, 12 January, temperatures are expected to plummet to -1 degrees in some areas overnight.

Frequent wintry showers will continue into Friday, however these will gradually ease throughout the afternoon.

(CD/LM)

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