New yellow weather warning for ice issued for NI
A yellow weather warning for ice will kick in for five counties in Northern Ireland on Thursday evening.
The Met Office issued the alert, which will be in place between 17:00 GMT on Thursday and 10:00 GMT on Friday, as Arctic air brings a drop in temperatures.
The warning will be in place for counties Antrim, Armagh, Down, Londonderry and Tyrone.
The Met Office has said icy surfaces could lead to difficult travel conditions.
There may be some icy patches on some untreated roads, pavements and cycling paths and conditions could lead to an increased risk of injuries from slips and falls.
There has been widespread frost and a warning for ice and slippery surfaces on Thursday morning with temperatures down to -3 degrees in Katesbridge and Thomastown.
Some parts have also had wintry showers with sleet and snow giving a difficult morning commute, especially for northern areas and through the Bann Valley.
Friday night will be another frosty and icy one and with light winds freezing fog could become an added hazard as we head into Saturday morning.
Later on Saturday, an area of low pressure moves in from the southwest bringing spells of rain which potentially could turn to a disruptive spell of snow for some as it meets the cold air. This system will be accompanied by brisk east or northeasterly winds which could also lead to drifting snow, particularly on hills.
Details about how much snow and where are still uncertain at this point and depend on the track of the low.
Republic of Ireland
In the Republic of Ireland, forecaster Met Éireann has issued a low temperature and ice warning for the country.
The warning will be in place from 18:00 local time on Thursday to 11:00 on Friday.
The forecaster warned that conditions will be very cold with widespread frost and ice as temperatures fall to -3 degrees or below in many areas.
