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18 Nov 2025

Yellow weather warning issued for snow and ice in Derry

1-3cm is likely over higher ground and this may affect routes such as the Glenshane Pass and Coleraine Mountain road

Status yellow snow and ice warning issued for Derry

WEATHER WARNING: Wintry showers and icy conditions warning issued by Met Office.

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for snow and ice across Derry, effective from midnight tonight (Tuesday, November 18 2025) until 12midday on Wednesday.

The warning from the Met Office states: “Frequent wintry showers will feed inland through Tuesday night and into Wednesday morning across Northern Ireland, with strong northerly winds blowing showers well inland.

“Whilst little to no snow accumulations are expected at low levels, 1-3cm is likely over higher ground, and perhaps very locally up to 5cm. This may affect routes such as the Glenshane Pass and Coleraine Mountain road.

“Ice will be likely on untreated surfaces, whilst hail and lightning will be additional hazards.”

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