Overview
- Amber Met Office warnings in northern and eastern Scotland forecast 10–20cm of snow on lower ground and 30–40cm on higher routes, with blizzard conditions possible.
- A new yellow warning from Sunday afternoon to Monday noon covers parts of Wales and the Midlands, with 1–3cm of snow likely and up to 5–8cm in a few places, and widespread icy patches.
- Arctic air is entrenched across the UK, with the Met Office reporting lows down to −5.7C at Drumnadrochit and daytime temperatures struggling to rise above freezing in some areas.
- Roads and rail have already been disrupted in northern Scotland, and forecasters caution that Monday morning travel could be difficult where snow showers persist.
- Regional reports highlight modelled heavy precipitation for the Midlands prompting flood alerts and preparedness by agencies, though the projected amounts remain uncertain.