A warning for snow and ice across parts of Northern Ireland has been issued by the Met Office.
The forecaster said that up to 10cm of snow is possible in some places in the north, including the Mournes, Sperrins and Antrim Hills.
The ‘yellow warning’ is due to take effect from 9pm tonight until 6pm on Sunday.
It comes after Katesbridge in Co Down recorded the coldest temperature on the island of Ireland on Friday at -6 degrees Celsuis (21.2F).
A previous yellow weather warning had been issued on Friday, with many parts of the north experiencing icy conditions overnight.
Tomorrow’s All-Ireland Club Championship semi-final between Dr Crokes of Kerry and Tyrone’s Errigal Ciarán has been postponed due to the weather.
Three Irish Cup ties have been called off following pitch inspections. They are Belfast Celtic vs Moyola Park, Dollingstown vs Ballyclare Comrades and Institute vs Loughgall.
In an update on Saturday, the Met Office said: “Spells of rain, sleet and snow will develop from the south late Saturday before clearing through Sunday.
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— Met Office - Northern Ireland (@metofficeNI) January 4, 2025
“Coastal areas will likely see rain, but inland and over higher ground, sleet and snow is more likely.
“Locally 1-3 cm of snow is possible away from coasts, with 5-10 cm possible over the Mournes, Sperrins and Antrim Hills.
“Ice will be an additional hazard, especially on untreated surfaces.”
Meanwhile, a number of alerts for snow and ice have issued in the Republic for over the weekend.
Met Éireann has described it as a “multi-weather hazard event”.
A status orange warning for snow and ice is in place in Carlow, Kilkenny, Laois, Offaly, Wicklow, Clare, Limerick, Tipperary from 5pm on Saturday until 5pm on Sunday.
An orange rain and snow alert affecting counties Cork and Kerry.
