Northern Ireland weather: Met Office issues new warning for snow and ice
The Met Office has issued a new yellow weather warning for snow and ice in Northern Ireland.
It is in place from 5pm to 10pm on Saturday and covers counties Tyrone, Londonderry and Fermanagh.
Forecasters said a brief period of snow may bring icy conditions and some disruption to travel.
They explained that rain spreading from the west is expected to turn to snow for a time on Saturday evening across western areas of Northern Ireland.
“Whilst accumulations at low levels are likely to be limited, 2-4 cm of snow could fall above 200 m, affecting the Glenshane Pass for a time,” the Met Office said.
"At low levels some brief icy patches are possible.
"Snow will turn back to rain at all levels later Saturday evening before clearing eastwards by the end of the day, with a rapid thaw of any lying snow.”
The Department for Infrastructure confirmed it planned to salt roads on the scheduled network.
"Temperatures are forecast to fall below freezing and there is a risk of snow and ice on roads,” a spokesperson for the Department said.
"The salting of roads on the scheduled network considered to be at risk is planned for this evening. Road users are advised to exercise caution when travelling, particularly when driving on untreated roads.”