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Highlands Brace for Intense Snowfall in Late October
15 Oct
Summary
- Snow expected in northern Scotland as early as next Saturday
- Highlands and Sutherland could see up to 7cm of snow per hour
- UK entering unsettled weather period with rain and strong winds
As of October 15, 2025, weather forecasts indicate that northern Scotland is set to experience an early blast of winter weather next week. According to advanced weather maps, snow is expected to arrive on Saturday, October 25, blanketing areas in northern Scotland from around 6am.
The Highlands and Sutherland regions are forecast to see the heaviest snowfall, with up to 5cm per hour in the Highlands and potentially up to 7cm per hour in coastal areas. This could be the first significant snowfall of the season, coming as temperatures continue to drop and Arctic air pushes further south.
The Met Office has also warned that the UK is entering a "transition period" towards more unsettled weather at the end of October, with pressure systems moving eastwards. This shift is likely to bring a mix of rain and strong winds across parts of the country in the coming days.
