NI SNOW ALERT - NI to see up to 10cm of snow this evening - Met Office issues yellow status weather warning

The Met Office issued a yellow status weather warning of snow and ice on Friday morning.

The weather alert becomes active at 4.00pm on Friday and will remain in place until 10.30am on Saturday.

“Showers will continue at times across many areas, these largely of rain and sleet at low levels across southern England and southern Wales and near coasts but will be of sleet and snow elsewhere,” reads the warning on the Met Office website.

“These will bring a cover of snow in places. 1-3 cm could accumulate at low levels, mostly across Northern Ireland, Scotland and northern England but as much as 5-10 cm of additional snow may accumulate at higher levels of these areas.

“Clear skies between showers will also bring the threat of ice,” the Met Office added.

What to expect:

- Probably some icy patches on some untreated roads, pavements and cycle paths, increasing the likelihood of accidents and injuries.

- Some roads and railways likely to be affected by snowfall, with longer journey times by car as well as bus and train services.