Met Office issues severe weather warning for snow across Northern Ireland
When will the snow arrive, how bad will it be?
Hat, gloves and scarves at the ready! The Met Office has issued a yellow ‘be aware’ weather warning for Northern Ireland.
Snow showers are expected to develop from Wednesday evening lasting into Thursday. These, combined with strong winds could lead to locally very poor travel conditions.
Travellers are being warned of the potential for disruption to transport due to lying and drifting snow.
A statement on the Met Office website says: "Cold air originating over Arctic Canada will affect the UK from Wednesday through Thursday, bringing snow showers and strong winds. "Wind gusts up to 55mph are expected in exposed coastal areas and on hills in association with snow showers, leading to temporary blizzard conditions. "As well as reduced visibility, 2-5cm of snow could accumulate anywhere within the warning area, with 10-20cm possible above 300m.
"Lightning may accompany the heaviest showers, with potential disruption to power supplies as a consequence."
The warning is in place from 6pm on Wednesday.