The Met Office has issued a double weather warning for the week ahead as we move toward the New Year.
The first yellow weather warning advises that strong westerly winds may lead to some travel disruption on New Year's Eve, Tuesday 31 December.
The warning is effective from 6:00am on Tuesday morning to 7:00pm that evening.
Strong and gusty westerly winds will develop across the north and east of Northern Ireland. Gusts of 50 to 60 mph are expected, perhaps reaching 70 mph in a few exposed areas, and this may lead to some travel disruption.
The second yellow weather warning relates to New Year’s Day, Wednesday 1st January 2025, when heavy and persistent snow may bring disruption o throughout the day into the evening.
This weather warning is effective from 7:00am to 11:59pm on Wednesday, and includes all parts of Northern Ireland.
A Met Office spokesperson commented:
“A band of rain in association with a deep low pressure system moving in from the west pushes east on Wednesday. This is likely to turn to snow as it moves into cold air.
“Possibility of 2-5cm of snow, perhaps up to 10cm, in a few places, whilst 15-20cm may accumulate over hills with drifting in the strong winds.”