Scotland is set to experience a significant drop in temperatures next week, with frosty nights and potential snow flurries as far south as Central Scotland. Daytime highs may be around freezing and overnight lows could reach -4°C. Commuters should expect icy and slippery conditions on roads and pavements.
This week, Scotland, particularly Lanarkshire, faces heavy rainfall, prompting a yellow rain warning from the Met Office. Expect difficult evening commutes, potential flooding on roads, and delays to bus and train services. Homes and businesses may also be affected, with rain persisting into Wednesday.
Tonight will be dry initially in the north, but rain from the south will reach Lanarkshire, becoming heavy overnight. Monday morning will begin with heavy rain, clearing by mid-morning. The afternoon will remain mostly cloudy with light showers, marking a cooler and unsettled start to the week.
On Sunday, 2nd November, Lanarkshire will experience bright spells interspersed with clouds and occasional blustery showers from the west. The day will be windy, transitioning into a cloudy night with rain arriving from the south-west, which may be heavy at times, continuing the windy conditions.
Today, Saturday 1st November, will start with heavy rain, clearing to sunny spells and blustery showers by afternoon. Tonight, drier conditions will develop, but showers will return later. Tomorrow will bring bright and cloudy intervals with some showers and a band of rain arriving from the west in the evening. Windy conditions persist.
This weekend in Scotland brings chilly weather, with the first snowfall in the Grampians. Lanarkshire will experience breezy and cold conditions today, featuring variable clouds and occasional light showers. Tomorrow will remain chilly, with increasing clouds and heavy rain expected in the afternoon, followed by breezy conditions and lingering showers later.
Heavy rain is expected this afternoon, easing in the evening to a mostly dry night with potential mist and fog. Tomorrow, conditions will be calmer with sunny spells and increasing cloud, leading to a small chance of showers in the afternoon and evening.
The Met Office has issued an amber wind alert and yellow rain alert for Scotland as Storm Amy approaches, bringing winds up to 100mph and heavy rainfall. Disruptions are expected this afternoon and evening, particularly in the Central Belt. Many ScotRail and ferry services have already been cancelled in anticipation of the storm.