Scotland faces a barrage of snow and ice over the next two days, prompting travel disruptions and hazardous conditions. Yellow warnings have been issued for multiple regions, predicting accumulations of up to 15cm in some areas.
Snow and ice is set to batter Scotland over the next two days with travel chaos expected as temperatures plummet to -11C. The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for snow and ice which is in place in Central Scotland , Fife, Grampian, Highlands, Lothian and Strathclyde and Tayside from 9am this morning, Sunday, January 5 until 6am tomorrow morning. A yellow warning for snow has also been issued from midnight tonight until 6am tomorrow in south west Scotland , Lothians and in Ayrshire.
It comes as Loch Glascarnoch in the Highlands recording the lowest temperature in the United Kingdom last night when the mercury fell to -11C. The snow could accumulate in some places and the Met Office warns people in the south east that between 2-5 cm could fall overnight. Meanwhile, in higher grounds in the Borders they say people could expect as much as 10-15cm. Sleet is more likely on the eastern coasts. Road users in the affected parts are warned to plan well ahead and expect delays and tough driving conditions. And to ensure you have essentials in the car before setting off. Met Office Chief Forecaster Jason Kelly, said: “This weekend will bring a range of weather hazards to the UK, notable snow accumulations, freezing rain, ice and heavy rain as well as some gusty conditions. “We have issued a number of severe weather warnings, including Amber warnings for snow and ice in parts of England and Wales. Some significant accumulations of snow are possible.' Scots have battled the elements since before Hogmanay, and have entered 2025 with snow, ice, frost, and heavy rain all in the mix. Edinburgh's world-famous outdoor celebrations were axed because of the predicted winds. The incelemt weather continued on into New Year's Day. The entire country was covered by warnings, while floods threatened to damage houses and properties in parts, and Highland communities suffered power cut
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