Yellow snow warning
Periods of rain, sleet and snow will spread southeastwards across Scotland at times through Monday and Monday night, accumulating snow initially on hills (typically above 200 m elevation) but falling to lower levels at times later in the day and overnight. Further scattered wintry showers will arrive from the northwest later in the night and into Tuesday morning.
The greatest accumulations of snow will be during Monday evening and night, where 1-2 cm will be possible in places at low levels (away from north-facing coasts), 2-5 cm above about 150 m elevation and 5-8 cm above 300 m. With temperatures falling below freezing, ice is likely on untreated surfaces, even where precipitation may have fallen as rain or sleet. A few isolated lightning strikes will be additional hazards.
Strong north to northwesterly winds are also likely during Monday evening and night across the Northern Isles and northeastern parts of the mainland, where gusts in more exposed areas could reach 50-60 mph.
For further details see https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/warnings-and-advice/uk-warnings
From: Feb 16, 2026 15:00
Until: Feb 17, 2026 10:00
Yellow ice warning
Following a spell of rain and some hill snow during Sunday afternoon, temperatures will fall below freezing as skies clear from the west through the evening and overnight, leading to ice forming on untreated surfaces.
For further details see https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/warnings-and-advice/uk-warnings
From: Feb 15, 2026 20:00
Until: Feb 16, 2026 10:00
Yellow snow warning
Outbreaks of rain spreading eastwards on Saturday night will fall as snow initially, even to low levels for a time, before becoming confined to higher ground as milder air arrives from the west. Temporary snow accumulations of 1-3 cm will be possible at low levels, with 3-7 cm possible above about 150 m elevation, and perhaps 10-15 cm above 400 m. Areas sheltered to the north of high ground may see very little snow. Ice will be an additional hazard, particularly across northeast England and parts of Scotland where precipitation has the potential to fall on frozen ground leading to very slippery conditions.
Snow will turn increasingly to rain into Sunday morning, perhaps as a short spell of freezing rain in places, before eventually clearing to the east with a steady thaw of lying snow then setting in.
For further details see https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/warnings-and-advice/uk-warnings
From: Feb 14, 2026 21:00
Until: Feb 15, 2026 10:00
Yellow snow warning
Showers of snow and hail on Friday afternoon, evening and overnight may lead to accumulations of 1 to 3 cm in places, though some areas will miss these. Sleet is more likely along some coasts, leading to ice on untreated surfaces as temperatures fall below freezing overnight.
Wintry showers will mostly die out by Saturday morning.
For further details see https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/warnings-and-advice/uk-warnings
From: Feb 13, 2026 16:00
Until: Feb 14, 2026 10:00
Yellow snow warning
Snow showers affecting high ground are expected to start to fall to low levels through Thursday evening and overnight. Due to the showery nature accumulations of snow will vary, but on low ground 1-2 cm is possible in places by Friday morning, while on hills above 300 metres accumulations of 2 to 5, perhaps very locally 10 cm are possible.
In addition to the snow temperatures will fall quickly, and this is likely to lead to ice on untreated surfaces.
For further details see https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/warnings-and-advice/uk-warnings
From: Feb 12, 2026 16:00
Until: Feb 13, 2026 12:00
Yellow rain warning
Rain, heavy at times, will persist across eastern Scotland during Wednesday. This, coming on top of recent rainfall ,is likely to lead to some disruption and possible flooding impacts in places. A further 20-30 mm may fall quite widely, with potential for another 40-60 mm building up over high ground.
As freezing levels lower from the north, snow is likely to fall above 300-400 metres, especially across Aberdeenshire, Angus and Perthshire, where 5-10 cm of snow may accumulate by the end of Wednesday.
For further details see https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/warnings-and-advice/uk-warnings
From: Feb 11, 2026 00:00
Until: Feb 11, 2026 23:59
Yellow rain warning
Information on update: The impact level has decreased as forecast rainfall is expected to be lower, whilst a separate warning area has been added across southwest Scotland. Rain, heavy at times, will persist across eastern Scotland during Wednesday. This, coming on top of recent rainfall, is likely to lead to some disruption and possible flooding impacts in places. A further 15-25 mm may fall quite widely, with potential for another 30-40 mm building up over high ground.
As freezing levels lower from the north, snow is likely to fall above 300-400 metres, especially across Aberdeenshire, Angus and Perthshire, where 5-10 cm of snow may accumulate by the end of Wednesday.
For further details see https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/warnings-and-advice/uk-warnings
From: Feb 11, 2026 00:00
Until: Feb 11, 2026 23:59
Yellow rain warning
Persistent, and at times heavy rain, will fall onto already saturated ground over eastern Scotland, which may cause further disruption and localised flooding. 15-30mm of rain is likely to fall quite widely with 40-60mm possible in places over higher ground.
Some snow may affect the highest roads in Aberdeenshire by the end of Tuesday.
For further details see https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/warnings-and-advice/uk-warnings
From: Feb 10, 2026 09:00
Until: Feb 10, 2026 23:59
Yellow rain warning
Further rain will fall over eastern Scotland onto already saturated ground which may cause further disruption and localised flooding. 10-15mm of rain is likely to fall quite widely with 25-30mm over higher ground.
This rainfall will combine with melting of lying snow which will further add to to the flood risk and saturation of the ground.
For further details see https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/warnings-and-advice/uk-warnings
From: Feb 07, 2026 22:00
Until: Feb 08, 2026 09:00
Yellow rain warning
Precipitation across Aberdeenshire will turn heavier into the early part of Wednesday morning before easing later in the day. Much of this will fall as snow inland above 100–200 metres, but lower‑lying and coastal areas will see further rainfall totals of 10–20 mm. Given the already saturated ground following a prolonged period of unsettled weather, this additional rainfall will bring a risk of flooding in places along with some difficult driving conditions.
For further details see https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/warnings-and-advice/uk-warnings
From: Feb 04, 2026 02:00
Until: Feb 04, 2026 12:00
Yellow rain warning
Information on update: Likelihood of medium impacts increased from from 'very low' to 'low', and delay to start time on Wednesday from 1200 to 1800, and end time on Friday from 1200 to 2359. Rain, whilst intermittent at first on Wednesday, will become persistent and heavy over high ground later in the day, continuing into Thursday and potentially Friday. Rainfall accumulations of 30-60 mm are likely fairly widely inland, with as much as 80-120 mm possible over the highest ground exposed to the brisk southeasterly winds. Given the nature of the ground following recent rain and snow thaw, this may lead to some flooding in places. Rainfall totals will be smaller in coastal areas, but strong onshore winds and large waves at times will be additional hazards.
In addition, rain will fall increasingly as snow over high ground, especially on Thursday and into Friday, adding to the uncertainty as to how quickly rivers may respond downstream.
For further details see https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/warnings-and-advice/uk-warnings
From: Jan 21, 2026 18:00
Until: Jan 23, 2026 23:59
Yellow ice warning
Information on update: Warning has been extended east to account for showers moving further inland this evening, and an increased likelihood of ice in northeast Scotland. Clear spells will lead to ice developing on untreated surfaces on Tuesday night, particularly in areas of snowmelt by day and also where wintry showers move inland from the west overnight.
For further details see https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/warnings-and-advice/uk-warnings
From: Jan 13, 2026 18:00
Until: Jan 14, 2026 10:00
Yellow wind warning
Strong south to southeasterly winds are likely to affect parts of Northern Ireland, northern England and Scotland during Sunday. Gusts of 45 to 60 mph could occur quite widely, and especially around exposed coasts and over to and to the north of high ground. There is potential for gusts of around 70 mph across the Western Isles and Northern Isles.
The strength of the wind is likely to exacerbate impacts from areas of heavy rain and heavy snow, for which seperate warnings are issued.
For further details see https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/warnings-and-advice/uk-warnings
From: Jan 11, 2026 00:00
Until: Jan 11, 2026 21:00
Yellow snow warning
Information on update: Adjustments to headline, further details and what to expect, to add more focus on ice. A band of snow will move across the warning area during Sunday. Across northern England snow will mostly be confined to ground above 200 metres elevation, but across Scotland this could fall to low levels during the morning, before becoming increasingly confined to higher ground through the afternoon.
Whilst not all areas will see accumulating snow at low levels, 2 to 5 cm is likely in places, perhaps temporarily 10 cm before snow turns back to rain. Above 200 metres elevation 10 to 20 cm is possible, perhaps locally up to 30 cm on hills exposed to the strong southerly winds, and over the highest parts of Scotland. Strong winds will lead to some drifting of the snow.
Amounts of snow will depend quite heavily on both elevation and the intensity of precipitation, and as the band pushes east through the afternoon, it will begin to transition to an awkward mix of rain, sleet and snow. Therefore there is likely to be a lot of variation, even over relatively short distances.
In addition, there is a risk of freezing rain across the east of the area for a few hours after dawn on Sunday morning, perhaps leading to widespread ice that would affect all surfaces. Ice from freezing rain, also know as black ice or glaze, is difficult to see and difficult to clear.
For further details see https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/warnings-and-advice/uk-warnings
From: Jan 11, 2026 02:00
Until: Jan 11, 2026 15:00
Yellow snow warning
Ice is expected to form widely again as surfaces refreeze through the evening and overnight.
Scattered wintry showers will move inland across parts of northern England and eastern Scotland this evening and overnight into Friday. Showers may lead to some further modest snow accumulations of a few cms inland and over higher ground.
For further details see https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/warnings-and-advice/uk-warnings
From: Jan 08, 2026 20:00
Until: Jan 09, 2026 12:00
Yellow snow warning
An area of snow is likely to move east across central and northern Scotland during Tuesday. 2-5 cm of additional snow could accumulate quite widely, though 10-15 cm may build up on ground above 200 metres, particularly in the west and north of the warning area, with a few places possibly seeing around 20 cm fall.
Freezing levels may temporarily lift for a time, allowing snow to turn to sleet or rain at lower elevations, before lowering again by the evening, with further snow showers likely returning to northern Scotland by the evening.
Precipitation is likely to fall on to frozen surfaces, particularly during Tuesday morning, bringing the potential for widespread icy conditions to develop.
For further details see https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/warnings-and-advice/uk-warnings
From: Jan 06, 2026 00:00
Until: Jan 06, 2026 23:59
Yellow snow warning
Information on update: Whilst snow showers will become confined to the far north of Scotland during Monday afternoon, the warning has been extended until the end of Monday to cover an ongoing, albeit lower impact ice risk ahead of further snow arriving into western areas late Monday evening. Snow showers will continue through Sunday, being brought well inland by strong northerly winds. Showers will become increasingly confined to the far north of Scotland by Monday afternoon but an ice risk will remain across many areas into Monday evening before a spell of more organised snow arrives in the west later.
The most frequent showers and highest accumulations are expected over the northwest Highlands, Grampian but also Aberdeenshire where 5-10 cm is likely to fall fairly widely with a few places seeing 20-30 cm. Elsewhere, snow accumulations will be smaller, typically no more than 2-5 cm. Strong winds during Sunday may cause further drifting of snow and temporary blizzard conditions.
For further details see https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/warnings-and-advice/uk-warnings
From: Jan 03, 2026 00:00
Until: Jan 05, 2026 23:59
Yellow snow warning
Information on update: Warning extended into Monday morning. Snow showers are expected to continue through the weekend, being brought well inland by strong northerly winds. Winds should ease somewhat into Sunday, with showers by then most prevalent around coasts. Snow showers should finally begin to ease during Monday morning. With temperatures inland likely remaining below freezing through the weekend, thaw of lying snow is not expected.
With respect to additional accumulations: through the weekend and into Monday morning, a further 2 to 5, locally 10-15 cm of lying snow is possible in low lying areas. 15-30 cm could potentially accumulate above 200 m, most likely for the northwest Highlands and Grampians. Given wind strengths Saturday some drifting of snow and temporary blizzard conditions are likely. Lightning will be an additional hazard near showers.
For further details see https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/warnings-and-advice/uk-warnings
From: Jan 03, 2026 00:00
Until: Jan 05, 2026 12:00
Amber snow warning
Heavy snow showers will become more frequent and may merge to give longer spells of snow at times. The areas and period covered by this warning are when the heaviest and most disruptive snow is thought most likely during the current cold spell, with existing yellow warnings covering a wider area and a longer period.
Further accumulations of 5-10 cm is likely to fall fairly widely, with a few places seeing 20-30 cm over mainland Scotland. Strong winds at times may cause further drifting of snow and temporary blizzard conditions.
For further details see https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/warnings-and-advice/uk-warnings
From: Jan 04, 2026 18:00
Until: Jan 05, 2026 10:00
Yellow snow warning
Snow showers are expected to continue through the weekend, being brought well inland by strong northerly winds. Winds should ease somewhat into Sunday, with showers by then most prevalent around coasts. With temperatures inland likely remaining below freezing through the weekend, thaw of lying snow is not expected.
With respect to additional accumulations: through the weekend a further 2 to 5, locally 10-15 cm of lying snow is possible in low lying areas. 15-30 cm could potentially accumulate above 200 m, most likely for the northwest Highlands and Grampians. Given wind strengths Saturday some drifting of snow and temporary blizzard conditions are likely. Lightning will be an additional hazard near showers.
For further details see https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/warnings-and-advice/uk-warnings
From: Jan 03, 2026 00:00
Until: Jan 04, 2026 23:59
Amber snow warning
Heavy snow showers will become more frequent and may merge to give longer spells of snow at times. The area and period covered by this warning are when the heaviest and most disruptive snow is thought most likely during the current cold spell, with existing yellow warnings covering a wider area and a longer period.
Further accumulations of 10-20cm are likely at low levels with 30-40cm possible on high ground. Windy conditions will also result in some drifting of snow and temporary blizzard conditions.
For further details see https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/warnings-and-advice/uk-warnings
From: Jan 02, 2026 12:00
Until: Jan 03, 2026 12:00
Yellow snow warning
Information on update: The likelihood of medium impacts from snow and ice has been increased. Showers will turn increasingly to snow through Thursday as a strong, perhaps locally gale force northerly wind sets in. Initially accumulations will mainly affect higher routes, but by evening some accumulations will start to build even to low levels, with 2 to 5, locally 10 cm of lying snow accumulating by Friday morning. Above 200 m some places could see 10-20 cm of snow accumulate, and on the highest routes and hills, 30 cm or more may build through this period. Given the strength of the wind some significant drifting of snow is likely. Lightning may well be an additional hazard.
For further details see https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/warnings-and-advice/uk-warnings
From: Jan 01, 2026 06:00
Until: Jan 02, 2026 23:59
Yellow wind warning
Strong southwesterly winds, associated with Storm Bram, will continue through Wednesday with some strong gusts possible at times, especially near heavy showers. Peak gusts of 45-55 mph are likely fairly widely, and perhaps up to 65 mph along more exposed coasts and hills. Winds will gradually ease in all areas through Wednesday evening.
For further details see https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/warnings-and-advice/uk-warnings
From: Dec 10, 2025 00:00
Until: Dec 10, 2025 21:00
Yellow wind warning
Southerly winds in association with Storm Bram will strengthen on Tuesday afternoon with the strongest winds transferring north from England and Wales into Scotland overnight before gradually easing during Wednesday morning. Gusts around 50-60 mph are possible fairly widely, and potentially in excess of 70 mph for some exposed headlands and high ground. Winds should gradually ease across Wales and northern England during Tuesday night and across Scotland on Wednesday morning.
For further details see https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/warnings-and-advice/uk-warnings
From: Dec 09, 2025 12:00
Until: Dec 10, 2025 06:00
Yellow ice warning
Showers will continue to feed inland through Thursday evening, overnight and into Friday morning. As temperatures fall overnight ice will form on untreated surfaces, while snow may begin to settle mainly above 200-300 metres, leading to further accumulations of 1-2 cm, perhaps up to 5cm in places.
For further details see https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/warnings-and-advice/uk-warnings
From: Nov 20, 2025 21:00
Until: Nov 21, 2025 11:00
Yellow wind warning
Information on update: Warning extended further southwest and end time extended to midday. Strong west to northwesterly winds are expected to continue across the Northern Isles and also affect parts of northern and eastern mainland Scotland through the first part of Sunday, as Storm Amy slowly pulls away to the east. Gusts of 60 to 70 mph are possible through the early hours, especially in more exposed areas. Winds should generally ease from the west through the morning although will remain strong over and to the lee of mountains for some time afterwards.
For further details see https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/warnings-and-advice/uk-warnings
From: Oct 04, 2025 23:00
Until: Oct 05, 2025 11:00
Yellow wind warning
Storm Amy is expected to bring a spell of very strong winds to many parts of northern Britain later on Friday and into Saturday. Westerly winds will pick up during Friday, initially in the west before extending eastwards during Friday night. Gusts of 50 to 60 mph are likely for many areas and may reach 60 to 70 mph in some places for a time. Exposed coasts and hills will see the highest gusts which could exceed 80 mph. The strongest winds currently look more likely over parts of northern Scotland. This will lead to difficult driving conditions for high sided vehicles on prone routes such as cross winds on exposed or high level routes.
The very strong winds will also be accompanied by spells of heavy rain, most persistent across parts of western Scotland.
The winds will ease for most parts on Saturday afternoon but will continue to be very strong for the Northern Isles and parts of the far north of Scotland through to the end of the day before slowly easing overnight.
For further details see https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/warnings-and-advice/uk-warnings
From: Oct 03, 2025 17:00
Until: Oct 04, 2025 22:59
Yellow wind warning
Information on update: Warning start time brought forward, and area expanded slightly across more of Wales and northern England. Storm Amy is expected to bring a spell of strong winds to many parts of northern and western Britain later on Friday and overnight into Saturday. South to southwesterly winds will increase during Friday, initially in the west before extending eastwards during Friday night. Gusts of 50-60 mph are likely in many areas, and may reach 60-70 mph in more exposed parts. The strongest winds are most likely across portions of northern and western Scotland, where gusts in excess of 90 mph are possible - this is covered by a separate Amber warning for the Friday night period.
The very strong winds will also be accompanied by spells of heavy rain, with difficult driving conditions likely, especially for high sided vehicles on prone routes, such as crosswinds on exposed or high level routes. Winds will ease for most parts through Saturday afternoon, but will continue to be very strong for the Northern Isles and parts of the far north of Scotland through to the end of Saturday, before slowly easing overnight.
For further details see https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/warnings-and-advice/uk-warnings
From: Oct 03, 2025 14:00
Until: Oct 04, 2025 22:59
Yellow wind warning
Storm Floris will bring a spell of unusually windy weather for the time of year across the northern half of the UK early next week. The strongest winds are most likely to occur across Scotland during Monday afternoon and night, although there remains some uncertainty in the depth and track of Floris. Across the warning area, many inland areas are likely to see westerly wind gusts of 40-50 mph with 60-70 mph possible along exposed coasts and high ground, especially Scotland. There is a chance of a spell of even stronger winds developing for a time, with inland gusts of 60-70 mph and 85 mph along exposed Scottish coastlines and hills. Winds will first ease in the west during later Monday but remaining very strong overnight until early Tuesday in the east. Heavy rain may also contribute to the disruption in places.
For further details see https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/warnings-and-advice/uk-warnings
From: Aug 04, 2025 05:00
Until: Aug 05, 2025 05:00
Yellow wind warning
Information on update: Warning updated to adjust time of cessation. Storm Floris will bring a spell of unusually windy weather for the time of year across the northern half of the UK on Monday. The highest winds are expected across Scotland between late morning and early evening. In some areas high winds will be accompanied by heavy rain. Wind will then slowly start to ease from the west later.
Across the warning area, many inland areas are likely to see gusts of 40 to 50 mph with 60 to 70 mph possible along exposed coasts and high ground, especially Scotland. During the height of the storm, winds over parts of Scotland will be even higher and this is covered by a separate amber warning.
For further details see https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/warnings-and-advice/uk-warnings
From: Aug 04, 2025 05:00
Until: Aug 04, 2025 22:59
Amber wind warning
Storm Floris will bring a spell of unusually strong west or northwesterly winds to much of Scotland during Monday.
Gusts of 50 to 70 mph are expected for many parts, and are likely to reach 80 to 90 mph on some exposed coasts, hills and bridges.
Western coastal areas will see the highest gusts between late morning and early afternoon, the strongest winds then transferring to northeastern Scotland by late afternoon/early evening.
For further details see https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/warnings-and-advice/uk-warnings
From: Aug 04, 2025 09:00
Until: Aug 04, 2025 21:00
