The new alert comes after days of severe weather
The Met Office has issued a further weather warning for ice affecting all areas of Northern Ireland.
The new alert comes after a previous yellow warning for snow and ice was in place over the weekend, until midday yesterday, January 5. Following this, a further warning of ice was in place from 5 pm yesterday until 10 am this morning.
The most recent yellow warning for ice will take effect at 6:00 p.m. today, January 6, and is expected to remain in force until 11:00 a.m. tomorrow. As for what can be expected, the Met Office said: “Clearing skies and scattered wintry showers bringing icy patches and some disruption.”
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Providing further details, the forecaster added: “After a less cold day than recently, clearing skies and a scattering of wintry showers from this evening will once again bring an ice risk overnight, especially on untreated surfaces. Showers may give a fresh dusting so snow in a few places.”
Weather warnings over the past few days have led to delays and cancellations at airports, and challenges on Northern Ireland’s roads. Over 180 schools across Northern Ireland have been closed today due to the severe weather.
The Met Office advised that commuters take extra care while the warning is in place as surfaces will be slippery. Drivers should reconsider their need to travel or try and stick to main routes that are treated, if possible.
A PSNI spokesperson said: “Motorists need to pay due care and attention on the roads in the winter and be able to adapt to changing conditions. Even the most experienced drivers can find themselves getting into difficulties when the roads are icy. Ask yourself whether your journey is really necessary?”
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