THE MET Office has issued a yellow weather warming for across Derry this week.
The warning is valid from 6 pm on Wednesday, January 11 and remains in place until midday on Thursday, January 12.
A Met Office spokesperson said: “Snow showers are expected to develop from Wednesday evening lasting into Thursday.
“These, combined with strong winds, could lead to locally very poor travel conditions.
“Be aware of the potential for disruption to transport due to lying and blowing snow.
“Cold air originating over Arctic Canada will affect the area from Wednesday evening through Thursday, bringing snow showers and strong winds.
“Wind gusts up to 55 mph are expected in exposed coastal areas and on hills in association with snow showers, leading to temporary blizzard conditions.
“As well as reduced visibility, 2-5 cm of snow could accumulate anywhere within the warning area, with 10-20 cm possible above 300 m.
“Lightning may accompany the heaviest showers, with potential disruption to power supplies as a consequence.”
