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Residents of Katesbridge, County Down, woke up to an unseasonably chilly start on Friday.<\/p>\n
Temperatures in the hamlet fell to -1.4\u00b0C overnight, the lowest temperature recorded so early in September since 1986.<\/p>\n
It also marked the earliest frost in Northern Ireland since 24 August 2020.<\/p>\n
While unusual, Katesbridge is no stranger to cold conditions, regularly recording some of the lowest temperatures in Northern Ireland.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Known as a \u201cfrost hollow,\u201d its location in a low-lying area allows cold air to accumulate, resulting in chilly mornings like this one.<\/p>\n
However, the drop to -1.4\u00b0C is significant, as September typically brings milder conditions, with frosts not generally expected until later in the autumn.<\/p>\n
The recent cold spell will be brief as warmer air is expected to move across Northern Ireland on Friday night, bringing much milder conditions.<\/p>\n
In fact, temperatures in Katesbridge on Friday night are predicted to be about 12\u00b0C higher, with lows of approximately 10\u00b0C.<\/p>\n
Daytime temperatures are forecast to climb closer to 20\u00b0C this weekend, providing a stark contrast to the frost.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n