What areas in Scotland are affected by snow warnings?

Scotland is covered by two yellow weather warnings for snow, affecting areas such as the north-east, Highlands, Fife, Stirling, Perth, Aviemore, Inverness, and the Orkney Islands.

Will ferry and train services be disrupted by the snow?

Yes, ferry operator CalMac has announced warnings for disruption and cancellations, and Scotrail advises travelers to check their journey status due to expected snow.

Are there any flood warnings in Scotland?

Yes, there is a flood warning for the Churchill Barriers area in Orkney due to potential coastal impacts, and localised river flooding is possible in eastern Tayside and Angus.

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Scotland Braces for Snow: Yellow Warnings Issued

2 Feb

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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 Braces for Snow: Yellow Warnings Issued

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.