The forecaster said: "Wintry showers will develop during Tuesday evening and continue overnight into Wednesday morning. Away from the north coast lying snow is possible, with 1 to 2cm in places and up to 5cm over higher ground. Ice will readily form on untreated surfaces."

Weather warnings for snow and ice have been issued for Northern Ireland from 18:00 GMT on Tuesday until 10:00 on Wednesday. Wintry showers are expected to develop on Tuesday evening and continue overnight into Wednesday morning. Away from the north coast, lying snow is possible, with 1-2cm in places and up to 5cm over higher ground.

Outbreaks of rain spreading west during the afternoon will turn to sleet and wet snow at times. Snowfall is expected to affect higher ground, especially over 200m, with several centimetres possible. The highest peaks of the Sperrins and Mournes could get between 5-10cm of snow,