Scotland braces itself for heavy snow and rain this weekend

A yellow weather warning is in place for much of the country on Saturday

The Met Office warning affects most of Scotland.
Author: Stephanie AllisonPublished 29th Dec 2023

As Scotland begins the clear up after Storm Gerrit, the Met Office is issuing a yellow weather warning for snow and rain.

It is expected to bring widespread disruption to much of the country from 8am right through to midnight on Saturday 30 December.

We are being told to prepare for flooding and to check ahead before we travel.

The Met Office are warning that "there is a chance of travel delays on roads with some stranded vehicles and passengers, along with delayed or cancelled rail and air travel."

It comes just days after Storm Gerrit left areas flooded and thousands of homes without power.

The weather service's website is telling us: "An active frontal system will extend northeastwards through Saturday bringing heavy rain to low levels and a period of snow across higher ground to some parts of Scotland.

READ MORE: Power company pledges to reconnect Scotland's homes after Storm Gerrit power cuts.

"Snow accumulations are expected largely above 250-300 metres, where 5 to 10 cm may accumulate. At lower levels mostly rain is expected with 15-25 mm, although some snow accumulations may occur for a time over north-western areas, with perhaps 1 to 3 cm in places.

"Snow turning to rain in the south early afternoon and melting snow over high ground along with some heavy rain and saturated ground may lead to some flooding of roads and railways.

"Rain and snow clearing from the south through the afternoon and evening."

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