Scotland Braces for Heavy Rain, Snow, and Disruption Ahead of Hogmanay

The Met Office issues a yellow weather warning for Scotland with potential flooding, travel disruptions, and snow in northern regions as New Year approaches.

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for heavy rain across most of Scotland on December 30 and 31, excluding Orkney and Shetland.
Rainfall of 50-70mm is expected in many areas, with localized totals reaching 100-140mm, particularly in western Scotland.
Northern Scotland and high-altitude regions may experience snow, with strong winds also forecast, increasing the risk of travel disruptions and power outages.
Forecasters warn of potential flooding, hazardous driving conditions, and a small chance of life-threatening fast-flowing floodwaters.
Temperatures will remain mild for the season over the weekend, but a sharp drop is anticipated as New Year’s Eve approaches, with some areas in Scotland reaching lows of -2°C.