Northern Ireland's Christmas weather report
As anticipation builds for Christmas next week, could we see a dusting of white snow or frosty conditions across Northern Ireland?
Well the Met Office has warned that low pressure will bring periods of rain next week, with some areas already experiencing saturated ground.
Strengthening easterly winds will make it feel colder, overnight frosts are likely to make a return in places, and it may feel quite crisp under any clear skies.
Met Office Chief Meteorologist Jason Kelly, said: “After a spell of unsettled and wet weather, we’re expecting a gradual shift to more settled conditions as high pressure builds into next week. This will bring drier and colder weather for many over the Christmas period, with the risk of overnight frost and fog where skies clear.
“While there will likely be some showers, more especially in eastern and southern areas, these perhaps wintry over higher ground, there are currently no strong signals for significant or widespread snowfall. As always, we advise everyone to keep up to date with the latest Met Office forecasts and warnings, especially if you’re making plans over the festive period.”
Northern Ireland's five-day forecast 👇
Tonight: Mainly dry for the evening with clear spells and easing winds. Cloud increasing in eastern districts overnight, with some scattered showers developing here by dawn. Minimum temperature 5 °C.
Saturday: Mix of scattered light showers and limited brighter spells for the morning. Cloud thickening for afternoon, with occasional rain spreading from south later in day, as strong southeast winds develop. Maximum temperature 9 °C.
Outlook for Sunday to Tuesday: Southeast winds maintaining rather cloudy skies, with showers or longer periods of light to moderate rain focused over eastern areas.
We'll keep you posted next week with more details!
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