Met Office issues yellow weather warning for ice across Northern Ireland

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for ice across Northern Ireland from 8pm on Monday 16 February 2026 until 10am on Tuesday 17 February 2026, with motorists and pedestrians urged to take extra care as temperatures fall to or below freezing.

According to the national forecaster, wintry showers throughout Monday will leave many surfaces wet into the evening. As skies clear overnight and temperatures drop, untreated roads and pavements are at risk of becoming icy.

Risk of ice on untreated roads and pavements

The Met Office said:

“Wintry showers followed by clearing skies will lead to the risk of ice on Monday night into Tuesday morning.”

It added:

“Showers through the course of Monday will leave many surfaces wet by the evening, with a risk of ice forming on untreated roads and pavements during Monday night as temperatures fall to or below freezing.

“A few additional wintry showers may feed inland at times overnight, potentially washing off treatment before skies once again clear and surface temperatures drop.”

The warning highlights the potential for hazardous travel conditions during the late evening, overnight and early morning periods, particularly on untreated routes.

Travel disruption possible during morning commute

With temperatures forecast to dip to freezing or below, icy stretches may develop quickly, especially where showers have recently passed through.

Drivers are advised to allow extra time for journeys and be prepared for slippery conditions, while pedestrians are being reminded to take care on untreated footpaths and pavements.

The yellow warning indicates that some disruption is possible, particularly during the Tuesday morning commute, as surface temperatures remain low following overnight clearing skies.

Further updates and localised forecasts are available from the Met Office website.