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14.01.2023 - 16:03 / dailyrecord.co.uk
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.
A yellow alert for "strong winds and heavy rain" that is to hit most of western and southern Scotland on Saturday, January 14. A separate warning for ice in the north is in place for later today, with drivers being warned over travel disruptions due to "icy stretches on untreated areas."
Rain is due to start falling this afternoon and will last until after midnight. Up to 10cm of snow is due to fall on Southern Uplands from 10 pm on Saturday until tomorrow morning. This will develop into more widespread snow showers on Sunday as a third yellow alert for snow and ice is in place from Sunday until Wednesday.
Forecasters predict up to 15cm of snowfall at the start of the week, warning motorists over further travel disruption. Here's everything to know about Scotland's latest weather warnings, including how long they will last and areas affected.
Time: Saturday, January 14 - 2pm to Sunday, January 15 - 1am
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for rain and wind on Saturday, January 14, to last until 1am tomorrow.
The forecaster said: "Strong winds and heavy rain are now expected to affect parts of western and southern Scotland, the risk across most of Northern Ireland has now reduced."
Central, Tayside & Fife
Highlands & Eilean Siar
Strathclyde
Time: Saturday, January 14 - 10pm to Sunday, January 15 - 10am
The Met Office have issued a second warning for ice and high ground snow, leading to difficult driving conditions in places on Saturday night and Sunday morning.
The Met Office reported: "Frequent showers,
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