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Northern Ireland snow warning in place Northern Ireland snow warning in place
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Police have advised motorists to take extra care as snow has begun falling in some parts of Northern Ireland.Police have advised motorists to take extra care as snow has begun falling in some parts of Northern Ireland.
Up to 10 cm of snow is forecast in some areas, with even more over the high ground, especially in the north west.Up to 10 cm of snow is forecast in some areas, with even more over the high ground, especially in the north west.
Blizzards and snowfalls are forecast for Wednesday afternoon and evening. Blizzards and snowfalls are forecast for Wednesday afternoon, with the north and west expected to be hit the worst.
Most of the snow is expected in the north and west, however Armagh, south Antrim and County Down are unlikely to be snow free. The snow warning has been upgraded from yellow to amber from 17:00 GMT on Wednesday until 11:00 GMT on Thursday.
Arctic winds will reach Northern Ireland and there could be hail, sleet and even thunder and lightning along the coast, the Met Office has said.Arctic winds will reach Northern Ireland and there could be hail, sleet and even thunder and lightning along the coast, the Met Office has said.
There may also be some disruption to electricity supplies later due to snow and ice building on power lines.There may also be some disruption to electricity supplies later due to snow and ice building on power lines.
Police have advised drivers to slow down, put their lights on, leave more room to stop than usual and brake gently to avoid skidding.Police have advised drivers to slow down, put their lights on, leave more room to stop than usual and brake gently to avoid skidding.
Places that do not see much snow in the southeast will still be bitterly cold and will be at risk of ice, forecasters have said. Places in the south east that do not see much snow will still be bitterly cold and will be at risk of ice, forecasters have said.
The cold weather will continue on Thursday and it will remain very cold until the beginning of next week.The cold weather will continue on Thursday and it will remain very cold until the beginning of next week.
The yellow be aware warnings cover all of Northern Ireland and Scotland, along with the north of England, Yorkshire, Humber and East Midlands.
Check out the latest travel news for Northern IrelandCheck out the latest travel news for Northern Ireland
For the latest on the roads visit the BBC's travel news page and keep up-to-date with the latest updates on BBC News NI's Live pages.For the latest on the roads visit the BBC's travel news page and keep up-to-date with the latest updates on BBC News NI's Live pages.
Alternatively, for regular travel bulletins listen live to BBC Radio Ulster and follow @BBCNITravel.Alternatively, for regular travel bulletins listen live to BBC Radio Ulster and follow @BBCNITravel.
Below are a number of other traffic information sources.Below are a number of other traffic information sources.
Trafficwatch NIITrafficwatch NII
Transport NITransport NI
TranslinkTranslink
@PSNITraffic@PSNITraffic