Arctic Air Slams Scotland With Heavy Snow; Met Office Issues Yellow Warning
Key Takeaways
- Snow has blanketed parts of Scotland, including areas near Glasgow.
- Freezing temperatures and wintry conditions returned with ferocious flurries overnight.
- Met Office issued an urgent warning last night to alert Scots.
Warning and snowfall totals
Arctic air swept into parts of Scotland, blanketing areas in snow as the Met Office issued a yellow warning for snow and ice that kicked in at midnight and was set to last until 9am covering the central belt and the northwest.
“SNOW has blanketed parts of Scotland today after the country was warned to brace for plunging temperatures and wintry conditions”
Forecasters predicted 2-5cm of snow fairly widely with up to 10cm possible above about 350 metres.
Travel disruption expected
The Met Office warned that frequent snow showers could lead to travel disruption on Friday morning.
Blustery wintry showers were expected to become more frequent during the second half of the night before easing on Friday morning.
This was forecast to create treacherous road conditions and possible impacts to bus and train services.
Areas and local impact
Local reports described swathes of snow covering roads and cars in communities around Glasgow, including Hamilton and East Kilbride.
“SNOW has blanketed parts of Scotland today after the country was warned to brace for plunging temperatures and wintry conditions”
The yellow warning specifically listed council areas at risk such as Perth and Kinross, Aberdeenshire, Stirling, the Highlands and Argyll and Bute.
Safety advice and risks
Authorities cautioned people to plan for longer journey times.
They warned of treacherous pavements and cycle paths with the possibility of injuries from slips and falls on icy surfaces.
People were advised to be cautious on untreated roads and public spaces during the warning period.
Short-term outlook
Meteorologists emphasised that while the heaviest showers were expected overnight, conditions were forecast to ease the following morning.
“SNOW has blanketed parts of Scotland today after the country was warned to brace for plunging temperatures and wintry conditions”
Residual icy patches and disruption were identified as the principal short-term hazards for commuters and pedestrians.
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