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Nadia Breen

Belfast weather forecast as Storm Eunice brings snow to Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland has been hit with outbreaks of snow on Friday morning as Storm Eunice has arrived.

A yellow weather warning for snow issued by the Met Office is valid until 6pm, with the warning covering the whole country.

A yellow warning for wind is also in force until 6pm, affecting Antrim, Down and Derry.

According to the forecast for February 18, snow will be heavy on high ground for a time.

"Becoming somewhat brighter this afternoon with wintry showers. Feeling cold in the strong to gale north to northwesterly winds. Maximum temperature 5," the Met Office said.

Friday night is predicted to be windy with frequent wintry showers, occasionally heavy.

The forecaster added: "Showers and strong winds easing later in the night. Clearing skies will lead to some frost and icy patches later. Minimum temperature 0C."

It's set to be dry on Saturday with some brightness in the morning.

A few showers will spread from the west in the afternoon with rain spreading east in the evening and a maximum temperature of 7C.

The Met Office added: "Bright with showers on Sunday, windy later. Early showers on Monday then mainly dry, windy. Early rain on Tuesday then bright, mainly dry."

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