Weather warnings for snow and wind in Northern Ireland have been issued by the Met Office.
The yellow alert for snow comes into force on New Year’s Day, Wednesday January 1, at 7am and will remain in force until 23.59pm. It covers the whole of NI.
The warning says: “Heavy and persistent snow may bring disruption on Wednesday and Wednesday evening.”
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The Met Office added: “A band of rain in association with a deep low pressure system moving in from the west pushes east on Wednesday. This is likely to turn to snow as it moves into cold air. Possibility of 2-5cm of snow, perhaps up to 10cm, in a few places, whilst 15-20 cm may accumulate over hills with drifting in the strong winds.”
A separate yellow warning for wind has been issued for New Year’s Eve, Tuesday December 31, and will be in place from 6am until 7pm. It covers Co Derry, Co Antrim, and parts of Co Down, Co Tyrone, Co Fermanagh and Co Armagh.
The forecaster said: “Strong westerly winds may lead to some travel disruption on New Year’s Eve.
“Strong and gusty westerly winds will develop across the north and east of Northern Ireland. Gusts of 50 to 60 mph are expected, perhaps reaching 70 mph in a few exposed areas, and this may lead to some travel disruption.”
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