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UK Braces for Snow: Yellow Warnings Issued Across Scotland & Shetland
3 Feb
Summary
- Yellow snow warnings are active in 13 areas across Scotland and Shetland.
- Snowfall accumulations could reach up to 20cm in some higher Scottish areas.
- Southern England is also experiencing heavy rain, with potential flooding.
Two Met Office yellow warnings for snow are currently active across Scotland, impacting 13 areas from today until Wednesday. Rain in eastern and northern Scotland is expected to transition into sleet and snow. Snow accumulations of 1cm to 3cm are forecast above 100 metres, with up to 20cm possible above 200 metres. Disruption to road, bus, and train services is likely. A separate warning for the Shetland Islands from this evening until Wednesday predicts "more persistent snowfall" from Tuesday evening, potentially yielding up to 10cm over higher ground. Residents are advised to prepare for potential travel delays and ensure they have essential supplies. In southern England, persistent rain since Monday has led to a yellow warning for potential flooding and disruption in the south-west, lasting until Tuesday evening. The forecast indicates rain moving northwards, with hill snow expected in Wales, the Pennines, and eastern Scotland. Conditions will be windy and cold in the north, with clearer spells and showers in the south.
