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Scotland Braces for Friday Snowfall
19 Oct
Summary
- Higher ground in Scotland is forecast to see snow on Friday.
- Temperatures could feel as cold as -8C in the Northwest Highlands.
- Atlantic systems are bringing unsettled weather to Britain.
Wintry weather is predicted for Scotland on Friday, with snow expected to fall on higher ground across several areas. The Northwest Highlands, specifically A'Chralaig, is forecast to see light snow from the morning and throughout much of the day, with a 70% chance of precipitation around 1pm when temperatures may feel as cold as -8C.
In the Fort William area, Aonach Mor will also experience light snow from early morning and again from the afternoon. Further south, Stob Coire Sgreamhach is expected to transition from rain to light snow on Friday afternoon, followed by snow showers.
These colder conditions are part of a broader shift as Britain's weather becomes more unsettled, with high pressure receding and Atlantic systems moving in. The Met Office forecasts changeable conditions from October 23 to November 1, with spells of potentially heavy rain and strong winds possible. Drier periods with sunshine and scattered showers are expected between these systems.
