Northern Ireland weather: Temperatures plummet - what to expect today

Northern Ireland is in the grip of freezing weather conditions with a combination of a bitterly cold easterly wind, widespread frost and ice sweeping in.
By The Newsroom
Published 27th Feb 2018, 10:04 BST
Updated 27th Feb 2018, 11:09 BST
Snow is on the way for Northern IrelandSnow is on the way for Northern Ireland
Snow is on the way for Northern Ireland

A weather warning for heavy snow is also in place for Wednesday through to Saturday.

According to the Met Office today will be a cold but bright day with sunny spells. A few scattered sleet or snow showers will develop, these mainly across Antrim and Down with fresh east or northeasterly winds. The maximum temperature is 4 °C but it will feel much colder.

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There will be clear spells tonight and 'well scattered snow showers', mainly across the east.

Freshening winds are also likely and feeling very cold with a widespread frost developing. Minimum temperature -5 °C.

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