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Exact time snow to hit Scotland as 'blizzard' conditions could dump four inches of flurries

Snow is set to blast Scotland this week as the Met Office has issued a warning ahead of snowfall that could reach up to 10cm.

Certain areas are expected to be hit with blizzard conditions and those driving or using public transport should consider preparing ahead of time.

The yellow warning for the wintery conditions will first come into place at midnight on Wednesday, December 7 and will last until 11.59pm. This means that affected areas could be hit with snow - and the potential disruption that it may cause - for the entire day.

The Met Office warning states: "Showers will fall as snow to low levels on Wednesday. Accumulations of 2-5 cm are possible at lower levels, with 5-10 cm above 200 metres, with some drifting and blizzard conditions in the strong northerly winds."

A large bulk of the north of Scotland will be included in the weather warning which was first issued on Saturday.

Temperatures are expected to fall well below freezing across the country.

Met Office weather warning for snow across much of Scotland
Met Office weather warning for snow across much of Scotland

Met Office meteorologist Alex Burkill has said overnight temperatures from Wednesday into Thursday could drop to -8C – or even colder.

The meteorologist told the PA News Agency: "It looks like the cold is going to be very widespread, perhaps Northern Ireland and East Anglia won't be that cold, maybe just a degree or two below freezing, otherwise we are talking about several degrees below freezing across Scotland, Wales."

Last week, STV weatherman Sean Batt warned of early December snow and asked that Scots look out for "more vulnerable" people in their communities.

What to expect

Vehicles make their way along the M74 between Abiington and Beattock Summit on December 07, 2021.
Some travel disruption is expected

The Met Office warning states: "Some roads and railways likely to be affected with longer journey times by road, bus and train services."

They advise that you prepare a "snow kit" for your car including an ice scraper and de-icer, a phone charger, warm clothes and blankets, high-vis clothing, food and drinks, and a shovel.

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Regions and local authorities affected

Central, Tayside & Fife

Grampian

  • Aberdeen
  • Aberdeenshire
  • Moray

Highlands & Eilean Siar

Orkney & Shetland

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