16/01/2018

Yellow Warning For Snow And Ice In Place Across NI

A yellow weather warning for snow and ice is in place until the evening of Wednesday 17 January, with snow, sleet and hail expected across NI.

Forecasters warn that snowfall of up to 20cm is expected on higher ground, with up to 8cm expected in more populated areas. They added that hail, lightning and blizzard conditions are also possible in certain areas.

There have also been warnings of possible power cuts and travel disruptions during the period of the weather warning.

(MH/JP)

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