Scots are being warned to brace for more turbulent weather, as the country is to see snow, ice, wind and rain hit this weekend. The Met Office has several weather warnings in place across Saturday and Sunday.
29.12.2022 - 15:03 / dailyrecord.co.uk
Scots are bracing for snow across the country as up to eight inches of flurries could fall on Friday.
The Met Office has issued a weather warning for snow and ice that stretches from the northern edge of Scotland down to the borders. The warning is in place from midnight on December 30 and will last until 9pm that evening.
Forecasters are also warning of "hazardous" ice where snow settles and freezes. The turbulent weather is a result of a bomb cyclone in the US which will introduce snowfall and freezing weather to parts of the UK.
A separate amber rain alert has been issued for southern areas of Scotland, which is to bring on "heavy" flooding on Friday.
Here's what you should know about Scotland's latest weather warnings, including the areas affected and what to expect.
Time: Friday, December 30 from midnight to 9pm
The Met Office has placed a yellow weather warning for snow and ice for Scotland to begin on Friday. The alert is set to begin at midnight and will last until 9pm that evening.
Whilst flurries will be "temporary" at low levels, snowfall could reach two to almost eight inches on higher ground.
"Outbreaks of rain will readily turn to snow as it encounters cold air over Scotland," the Met Office reported.
"Snowfall will be temporary at low levels but will be more persistent over high ground where some significant accumulations will occur. 5 to 10cm is expected to accumulate widely above 200m, with as much as 20 cm possible above 400m."
"Ice will be an additional hazard where snow compacts or refreezes. To the southeast of Inverness to Fort William the snow will slowly turn to rain from the south during Friday morning."
Central, Tayside & Fife
Grampian
Highlands & Eilean Siar
Strathclyde
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