British nationals in Ukraine have been warned of the ‘real risk to life’ as the Foreign Office urged them to flee the country following the Russian invasion earlier this morning.
05.02.2022 - 18:49 / dailyrecord.co.uk
A warning for snow has been issued or for the Falkirk area with motorists being told to prepare for potential travel disruption.
The Yellow 'be aware' alert is valid from 5pm today, Saturday February 5, until 3pm tomorrow, Sunday February 6.
Forecasters say that strong westerly winds will cause blizzard-like conditions at times.
As much 15cm of the white stuff could fall, especially over higher ground.
A Met Office spokesperson said: "Frequent and occasionally heavy snow showers are expected on Saturday night and Sunday.
"And combined with strong westerly winds will lead to blizzard conditions and drifting snow on higher routes across Highland.
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"Accumulations of 2 to 5cm are possible in places, with 10 to 15cm accumulating on routes above 300 metres.
"Icy patches will be an additional hazard, more especially across western coastal areas."
British nationals in Ukraine have been warned of the ‘real risk to life’ as the Foreign Office urged them to flee the country following the Russian invasion earlier this morning.
A warning for snow and lightning is in force across the Falkirk area with residents being told to prepare for possible power cuts.
Storm Franklin is battering Scotland today as flood and wind warnings are in place during the country's wild weather outburst in just days.
Storm Franklin has been confirmed by the Met Office as strong winds and rain are expected to hit Greater Manchester.
A rare red weather warning has been issued regarding Storm Eunice as the UK looks set to face winds of up to 90mph. Brits are being warned to prepare themselves for further disruption as more severe weather is set to hit parts of the country.
Storm Eunice is coming Friday in the wake of Storm Dudley where, in Scotland, the storm will bring snow, ice and wind.
The Met Office has issued a 15-hour yellow weather warning for snow in parts of northern England this week.
It's set to be wet and windy across the UK this week as two storms sweep the country, complete with an amber weather warning from the Met Office.
A yellow weather warning for snow has been issued for many areas of Scotland.