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Met Office forecasts snow for Northern Ireland as cold snap hits UK
A cold snap will bring up to 5cm of snow on higher ground and widespread frost with icy patches, the Met Office said, with temperatures dropping to -5C in some rural areas.
- On Wednesday, the Met Office warned rain, sleet and hail will occur potentially quite widely with snow likely over higher ground in northern UK, intensifying through the day.
- High pressure giving way to Atlantic lows on Tuesday has brought bands of rain to North Wales and will deliver rain, strong winds, and colder air by midweek, Met Office forecasters say.
- Forecasters note specific overnight lows and daytime ranges as Steven Keates, Met Office Deputy Chief Forecaster, said 'Wednesday could be quite a shock to the system. Temperatures will range from 6C to 10C, but it will feel closer to low single figures for many areas in the wind'.
- Mountain and rural areas face modest snow accumulations up to 5cm on Eryri's highest peaks, while Northern Ireland and Scotland may see hail and thunderstorms and thermometers could plunge to-5C in rural Scotland on Wednesday.
- On Tuesday, the Met Office expects drier conditions on Thursday, with temperatures returning to normal from Friday, while northern areas face more active weather fronts from March 28.
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