A weather warning is now in force across Northern Ireland. The yellow alert for snow and ice issued by the Met Office came into force at 3pm on Monday, November 18 and will remain in force until 10am on Friday,

Northern Ireland is bracing itself for an icy blast with a weather warning for snow and ice issued. The yellow alert comes into affect at 3pm on Monday and will last until 10am on Tuesday. The Met Office explained that outbreaks of rain spreading west during the afternoon will turn to sleet and wet snow at times.

The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for snow and ice in Northern Ireland. Forecasters say snow and icy surfaces will lead to difficult travel conditions on Monday afternoon, evening and overnight into Tuesday morning. The warning comes into effect at 3pm on Monday covering all parts of Northern Ireland.