The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for snow and ice across parts of Scotland, particularly the Highlands, Moray, and Aberdeenshire, as Scots prepare to ring in the New Year.
Scots are preparing for up to 10cm of snow on New Year's Day , with the Met Office issuing another yellow weather warning. Forecasters have alerts in place for various parts of the country for the final days of 2024, extending to the New Year's Eve celebrations. A new warning has been issued for January 1st and 2nd, with a snow and ice alert active from the start of 2025 until 9am on Thursday, January 2nd.
Snow and ice are anticipated to cover low-lying areas across the Highlands, Moray, and Aberdeenshire as a band of rain moves south. It is expected to transition into snow showers in the afternoon, persisting until 9am on Thursday. Around 1-3cm of snow is likely at low levels in the affected areas, with 5-10cm above 300m, potentially leading to challenging driving conditions and some travel disruptions on New Year's Day. Some roads and railways may be impacted, resulting in longer journey times for road, bus, and train services. Less significant roads are anticipated to have icy patches, so drivers in rural areas should exercise extra caution. Individuals venturing out on a New Year's Day walk should be mindful of the conditions beneath their feet, as slips and falls on slippery surfaces are likely. The warning has a medium likelihood and a low impact, according to the Met Office, but Tony Wisson, Deputy Chief Forecaster, cautioned that 'locally, there could be accumulations of 10-15cm of snowfall,' adding: 'There could be larger amounts over the higher hills, and with associated strong winds we could see drifting snow in some parts.' This latest warning follows the Met Office's earlier yellow alert for New Year's Day, predicting snow that could disrupt many homes, particularly those in rural communities, as Scots conclude their New Year's celebrations. Monday and Tuesday will bring heavy rain and snow to Scotland from the Central Belt northwards. Perthshire and the North East are expected to experience snow, with strong winds potentially creating blizzard-like conditions
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