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Scotland Braces for Ice After Wintry Showers
13 Jan
Summary
- A yellow ice warning is active for most of mainland Scotland.
- Untreated surfaces risk forming ice as snow melts.
- Roads and pavements could become dangerously slippery.
Most of mainland Scotland is currently facing a yellow ice warning from the Met Office. This alert, which began Tuesday evening and extends to Wednesday morning, follows a series of weather warnings issued since the start of the year. Forecasters anticipate that ice will form on untreated surfaces, especially where previous snow has begun to melt.
Wintry showers are also expected to occur overnight across affected areas. This warning encompasses significant parts of Scotland, including the Highlands, Aberdeenshire, Tayside, Fife, and Dumfries and Galloway. The Met Office cautions that the ice could lead to hazardous conditions, making roads and pavements particularly slippery for travelers.
The recent spell of severe weather has already caused considerable disruption. Hundreds of schools in the north-east were closed due to heavy snowfall, and pupils in the Highlands experienced delayed returns to classrooms after the Christmas break. This latest warning emphasizes the ongoing challenges posed by winter weather across the region.
