Parts of Northern Ireland are set to be hit by further snow and ice, according to the latest weather warning from the Met Office.
The forecaster has issued a new yellow warning for parts of Northern Ireland which comes into effect on Monday, March 13 at 5pm and remains in place until Tuesday, March 14 at 11am.
The counties affected in the latest Met Office yellow weather warning include parts of Antrim, Down, Derry and Tyrone.
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A spokesperson for the Met Office said: "Cold air spreading southwards across the UK, following a band of rain, sleet and snow, will bring frequent snow showers to northern, western, and eastern Scotland, as well as parts of Northern Ireland.
"Overnight, these will accumulate on some roads and pavements, with anywhere between a light dusting and several cm of snow possible. Between the showers, partially melted snow is likely to freeze on untreated surfaces leading to icy stretches.
"Wintry showers will continue through Tuesday, although by mid-morning the temperature on most roads will likely have risen sufficiently to reduce the risk of further accumulating snow or ice."
The Met Office has also issed advice to motorists for coping with driving in snow.
They said: "It is safer not to drive in heavy snow and icy conditions but if you absolutely must drive, keep yourself and others safe by:
- Using dipped headlights
- Accelerate gently, use low revs and change to higher gears as quickly as possible
- Starting in second gear will help with wheel slip
- Maintain a safe and steady speed. Keep your distance from other vehicles
- Keep a constant speed up hills. Leave plenty of room between cars
- Use a low gear to go down hill and try to avoid braking unless necessary
- Steer into skids. Do not take your hands of the wheel or slam on the brakes
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