Drivers get stuck in heavy snow in Enniskillen
A yellow weather warning is in place
Last updated 1st Mar 2024
Police are asking drivers in the Enniskillen area to think twice before setting off this morning after several reports of vehicles getting stuck in heavy snow.
A yellow weather warning is in place until around 10am in counties Londonderry, Tyrone, Fermanagh, and Armagh.
A PSNI statement said, “Police have received several reports of vehicles becoming stuck in heavy overnight snow in and around Enniskillen.”
“Please consider whether your journey in the area is necessary.”
“If you must travel, please do so with extra caution. Slow down and increase the distance between you and the car ahead.”
The MET office said , “An area of rain, sleet and snow which has extended northwards across the South and West of Northern Ireland is expected to be slow moving for a time on Friday morning, before gradually moving back Southwards by midday. “
“Some slushy accumulations of 1-2cm are possible to sea level this morning, some places above 100m altitude could see 2-5cm, and a few higher spots could perhaps see as much as 8cm of snow before conditions improve this afternoon.”