On the coldest March night since 2010, temperatures in the Highlands of Scotland reached a record low of -15.2 degrees Celsius. Shetland schools have been closed for three days, and disruptions are anticipated in Aberdeenshire.
The Met Office has issued yellow “be cautious” warnings for heavy snowfall in the Highlands, Aberdeenshire, and central and southern Scotland. According to BBC Scotland weather forecaster Joy Dunlop, last night was the coldest March night on record in the United Kingdom since 2010.
The cold front is causing disruptions throughout Scotland, with travel delays anticipated through Friday evening. Drivers are advised to exercise extra caution and be prepared for icy road conditions.
Additional snow and ice advisories are in effect for the upcoming weekend. The Mountain Weather Information Service (MWIS) of Scotland has advised against mountaineering. Heather Morning, the organization’s chief forecaster, stated, “A prolonged period of extremely cold temperatures will result in significant snow depths and drifting. This weather makes walking difficult and potentially hazardous.”
The coldest March night since 2010 has occurred in Scotland, with temperatures reaching a record low of -15.2 degrees Celsius. Shetland schools have been closed for three days, and disruptions are anticipated in Aberdeenshire. The Met Office has issued yellow “be aware” warnings for heavy snowfalls in the Highlands, Aberdeenshire, and central and southern Scotland, with expected travel delays through Friday evening.
Scotland’s Mountain Weather Information Service (MWIS) has advised against mountain walking due to “significant snow depths and drifting.” Drivers are warned to take extra precautions and be prepared for icy road conditions.
Additional snow and ice warnings are in effect for the weekend, as the cold weather is expected to persist. Forecasters have urged individuals to take precautions to stay safe in the cold weather, such as wearing multiple layers of warm clothing, monitoring the weather forecast, and checking on vulnerable friends, family members, and neighbours.
