NI snow alert - Fresh snowfall and sub-zero temperatures on the way as NI set to avoid tropical Storm Justine

A weather system moving in from the south-west is expected to bring snow to parts of counties Fermanagh, Tyrone and Armagh on Sunday afternoon.

Temperatures throughout Northern Ireland this weekend and the beginning of next week are expected to feel as cold as -4°C and are likely to stay like this until Tuesday when parts of mid-Ulster and counties Londonderry and Antrim will see some snowfall.

The Met Office forecasts any rain and snow in Northern Ireland on Tuesday will move northeastwards with bitterly cold southeasterly winds.

While weather conditions this weekend are expected to be unsettled, Northern Ireland is expected to avoid tropical Storm Justine which will move across much of western Europe.

Wales and south England is expected to see the worst of Storm Justine in the next few days.

Weekend NI weather forecast from the Met Office:

This Evening and Tonight:

Patchy rain dying out this evening with clear spells developing, especially in north where a frost is possible. Cloudier in south with patchy rain towards dawn. Occasionally strong easterly breeze. Minimum temperature 0 °C.

Saturday:

Chance of some rain across the south at first. Otherwise a dry day expected with some sunshine breaking through in the afternoon. Rather cold easterly wind. Maximum temperature 5 °C.

Outlook for Sunday to Tuesday:

Dry and cold on Sunday and Monday. Rain and snow spreading northeastwards on Tuesday, cold southeasterly winds.

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