Information from The Met Office

Today 4th December:

A dry and bright start, especially for Shetland but becoming cloudier with a few showers in the morning. Northerly winds will strengthen throughout the day. Maximum temperature 6 °C.

Tonight:

A dry start to the evening but strong northerly winds which will ease later in the night. Some rain or sleet possible overnight for Shetland, staying mostly dry for Orkney. Minimum temperature 1 °C.

Sunday 5th December:

Wintery showers to start the day for Shetland but likely to be drier and brighter for Orkney. Winds easing and some afternoon sunshine expected. Maximum temperature 6 °C.

Outlook for Monday to Wednesday:

An unsettled start to the week with outbreaks of rain and strong winds Monday, showery on Tuesday but some brighter conditions in the afternoon. Further showers and easterly gales Wednesday.

Updated: 04:00 (UTC) on Sat 4 Dec 2021