Northern Ireland braced for chaos as snow and ice warnings cover six counties, with commuters warned to exercise extreme caution on roads, and potential disruptions to public services looming large. The Met Office has issued the warnings for Antrim, Derry, Fermanagh, Londonderry, Tyrone, and other areas, which are set to remain in place until Friday morning.
The organisation expects snow showers to hit parts of Antrim and Derry throughout the day, with some areas potentially seeing 5-10 cm of accumulation by this evening. 'Be aware' is the Met Office's warning, as hazardous road conditions are expected, especially during rush hour.
Northern Ireland's Department for Infrastructure has echoed the warnings, urging drivers to slow down and leave plenty of space between vehicles on icy roads. The organisation warns that driving conditions will be treacherous in affected areas, with potentially devastating consequences for those who fail to heed the advice.