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Scotland Braces for Snow: Yellow Warnings Issued
2 Feb
Summary
- Two yellow weather warnings for snow issued in Scotland.
- Ferry and train services anticipate disruption and cancellations.
- Flood warnings are in place for Orkney and potential coastal impacts.
Scotland is preparing for significant snowfall as the Met Office has issued two yellow weather warnings. One warning covers a broad area from Stirling northwards, encompassing cities like Perth, Inverness, and extending to the Orkney Islands, effective from midnight Tuesday until 3pm on Wednesday.
A second, separate warning is in place for the Shetland Islands from Tuesday evening through the end of Wednesday. These warnings do not affect the west and north-west regions of Scotland.
Concurrently, the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (Sepa) has issued a flood warning for the Churchill Barriers in Orkney, citing potential localised coastal flooding from high wave overtopping. There is also a possibility of localised river flooding in eastern Tayside and Angus.
Travel services are expected to face disruptions. Ferry operator CalMac has announced multiple warnings for service cancellations, while Scotrail advises passengers to check their journey status in advance, anticipating possible snow-related delays despite plans for a full service.
