THE worst of the snow may be over but Storm Bert has a nasty sting in its tail.

The trailing edge of a vicious squall of rain hit cold air this morning leading to a period of heavy snow.

Police and emergency services have urged people to stay at home and only travel when necessary.

The Met Office hour-by-hour forecast shows:

  • mid-day: heavy rain & strong winds with gusts of 40mph
  • 1p: heavy rain & strong gusts
  • 2pm: heavy rain
  • 3pm: light rain and wind dropping
  • 4pm: relative calm with a 50/50 chance of rain

However, the gusty winds will pick up again in the early hours of Sunday with speeds of up to 40mph continuing throughout most of Sunday.

Are you eligible for a cold weather payment? The Government has activated the cold weather scheme. Check here

After a grim weekend, Monday will dawn bright and sunny with several days of pleasant weather.