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Live forecasts update automatically; written guidance last reviewed 20 June 2026 by the Edinburgh Wire weather desk. Data from national met services via Open-Meteo.

The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for ice across Northern Ireland until mid-morning on Thursday, with a separate snow warning possible for higher ground later in the week as temperatures drop sharply overnight.

What is the Met Office forecast for Northern Ireland this week?

Northern Ireland faces a cold, unsettled spell. Widespread frost and icy patches are likely each morning, particularly inland around counties Tyrone, Fermanagh and Armagh. Showers will turn increasingly to sleet or snow over higher ground from Thursday night, with the met office ni weather outlook suggesting a risk of accumulations above 200m. Coastal areas, including Belfast Lough and the Antrim coast, should see lighter conditions but remain breezy. The met office belfast 14 day forecast points to a slow improvement from early next week as high pressure builds from the Atlantic, though night frosts will persist.

Are there any snow warnings for Northern Ireland tomorrow?

A northern ireland met office snow warning is currently in force for Friday, covering counties Down and Antrim. The warning runs from midnight Friday to midday Saturday, with snowfall of 2-5cm possible above 150m and up to 10cm on higher ground such as the Mourne Mountains. Drivers should expect hazardous conditions on routes including the A1 and M1. No northern ireland met office snow warning tomorrow has been issued for the greater Belfast area, but icy stretches remain a concern on untreated roads.

WarningsYellow ice warning in force until 11am Thursday; snow warning from Friday midnight to Saturday midday
TemperatureDaytime highs 2-5°C, overnight lows -3 to -6°C inland
RainfallFrequent showers, turning wintry above 150m from Thursday night
WindSouth-westerly 15-25mph, gusting to 35mph on exposed coasts
What is the 10-day weather outlook for Northern Ireland from the Met Office?

The weather in northern ireland 10 days met office picture shows a cold start with frost and wintry showers. By Monday, drier conditions arrive as high pressure builds, bringing settled weather through midweek with sunny spells and lingering night frosts.

Will there be more Met Office NI weather warnings this week?

Forecasters are monitoring a frontal system due on Friday. A met office ni weather warnings update is likely if snowfall rates increase. The current yellow warning for ice may be upgraded for higher ground, with a risk of travel disruption.

What does the 7-day farming weather for Northern Ireland look like?

The 7 day farming weather northern ireland forecast from the Met Office indicates ground frosts most nights, limiting fieldwork. 7 day farming weather northern ireland met office advice suggests protecting livestock and delaying fertiliser application until after the cold snap eases early next week.