Amber Warning Extended

This warning from the Met Office replaces warning issued last night and is in place until midday tomorrow.

Snow showers will be continuing to affect the island throughout today and into tomorrow, with the risk area extending to the south of the island as well as elsewhere.

Further 1-3cm accumulation of snow likely especially at night with more over the higher ground. For low-levels showers may start to fall as sleet rather than snow.

Icy stretches expected to develop through this evening and overnight in areas away from the strong northwest wind, as well as higher ground above around 500 FT. Risk of ice forming also in low-lying areas sheltered from the wind.

This warning will likely be re-issued and extended tomorrow morning.