05/12/2017

Yellow Warning For Snow And Ice Issued In NI Over The Weekend

A yellow weather warning for snow and ice has been issued across Northern Ireland over the weekend.

The warning comes into effect on midnight on Friday, 08 December, until 6pm on Saturday, 09 December.

Between 2cm to 5cm of snow is expected in some areas and icy surfaces are also likely to be an additional hazard.

Motorists are being urged to take care on the roads.

A Met Office spokesperson said: "On Friday and Saturday, the snow showers could lead to snow accumulations which vary markedly across the warning area."

(CD)

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