Say goodbye to icy blasts—mild air from the Atlantic is charging in, dragging heavy rain and fierce winds across the UK. Scotland’s fresh snow is melting fast, turning to relentless downpours that threaten flooding.
After a weekend dusted with deep snow, Sunday has flipped the script: rain replaces snow, hitting northern, western, and southwest Scotland hardest. Expect 40-100mm of rain in spots, especially over the hills.
Warnings In Place: Rain and High Winds Batter Scotland
The Met Office has slapped on a Yellow Warning for rain across western and northern Scotland until Monday morning. Parts of Dumfries and Galloway could see 70-90mm on higher ground.
Winds are no joke either—gusts of 50-80mph lash western and northern Scotland, with some exposed spots like the Hebrides bracing for 85mph. Expect a blustery Sunday that calms a bit Monday morning.
Flood Danger Looms as Snow Melts
Beware the flood threat as heavy rain meets melting snow. David Morgan, SEPA Flood Duty Manager, warns:
“Flood risk is greatest in Dumfries and Galloway, and the west and north of Scotland. Flooding could hit communities, transport routes, and homes. Driving will be treacherous—stay updated.”
Residents are urged to sign up for Floodline alerts or check the Live Flooding Information page for updates.
Looking Ahead: Damp, Windy Week Ahead
Low pressure will dominate into next week, keeping conditions soggy and blustery. Most precipitation will fall as rain, except some wintry showers on Scotland’s highest peaks. Temperatures will steady near seasonal averages, ending the recent deep freeze.
