Information from The Met Office

Today 16th December:

Mild and cloudy with occasional rain, turning heavy at times from noon, but drier and possibly brighter conditions developing late in the day across Shetland. Southwest gale to severe gale winds easing for afternoon. Maximum temperature 12 °C.

Tonight:

Mainly dry early evening across Shetland, otherwise overcast with occasional rain. West to southwest winds increasing strong to near gale overnight. Minimum temperature 5 °C.

Sunday 17th December:

Cloudy with occasional light rain and drizzle. Fresh to strong west to southwest winds easing light during the afternoon. Maximum temperature 11 °C.

Outlook for Monday to Wednesday:

Monday mainly dry with brighter spells and winds freshening later. Tuesday brings blustery showers. Showers for Wednesday turning wintry at times.

Updated: 04:00 (UTC) on Sat 16 Dec 2023

the lights of Broad Street in Kirkwall at Christmas and in the distance the tree outside the cathedral

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