Tonight will be dry and cold, with clouds bringing patchy rain, sleet, and snow overnight. Tuesday morning will see heavy snowfall in higher areas, but it will become drier in the evening. The period from Wednesday to Friday will include variable clouds, with possible snow on Wednesday, followed by drier conditions on Friday.
Travel warnings are in effect for northern Scotland, especially north of Perth, due to heavy snow and ice. A yellow weather warning is active, affecting roads and communities. Avalanche warnings are issued for the Cairngorms. Lanarkshire faces low temperatures around zero, dropping to -4 degrees, creating icy conditions for commuters.
This afternoon, Lanarkshire will experience cold, dry weather with wintry sunshine and some clouds. Tonight will remain cold and clear. Saturday is expected to be similar. From Sunday to Tuesday, conditions will turn colder with frost and potential rain, leading to the possibility of snow by Tuesday evening.
Tonight will be clear and cold with light winds, and some mist and fog early. New Year’s Eve will start misty but be sunny, turning cloudy and breezy by afternoon with night rain. New Year’s Day will be partly cloudy, windy, and mostly dry, with potential snow flurries, especially on Friday.
Boxing Day will be cold and dry, with some cloud breaking for brighter intervals, especially in the west. Tonight will be settled with clear skies. Saturday will see morning clouds giving way to sunny breaks in the afternoon. From Sunday to Tuesday, expect chillier weather, patchy fog, and variable cloudiness.
On Tuesday, expect dry weather but mostly cloudy skies, with a few bright spells possible. A chilly night follows, leading to a cold Wednesday with winter sunshine and minimal clouds. The forecast for Thursday to Saturday indicates settled, colder conditions, with Christmas Day beginning cloudy but becoming sunny. Boxing Day remains dry with some sunshine and clouds.
This morning will be mostly cloudy with light rain developing from the south, clearing by afternoon. Tonight, clouds will persist with rain arriving later. Monday will start wet, clearing in the afternoon. From Tuesday to Thursday, expect cloudy days with occasional bright spells and mostly dry conditions.
Heavy rain in Lanarkshire has caused significant flooding on local roads, creating challenging driving conditions. Notably, the Auchinraith roundabout in High Blantyre is partially flooded, as is Hamilton Road when leaving Blantyre, which remains passable with caution. Drivers are advised to remain vigilant and report any additional flooded areas.