YELLOW WARNING SNOW AND ICE.

Information from The Met Office.

Today 4 January :

Another very cold day with frequent and heavy snow and hail showers, which may be thundery at times, and some sunny intervals in between Strong northerly winds will bring some drifting though winds over Shetland easing later. Maximum temperature 2 °C.

Tonight:

Further snow showers this evening and tonight, some heavy, bringing further accumulations. Moderate north to northeasterly breeze. Another very cold night. Minimum temperature -2 °C.

Monday 5 January :

Bright or sunny intervals and occasional snow showers, these becoming less frequent, and some bright or sunny intervals. Moderate north or northwest breeze. Maximum temperature 2 °C.

Outlook for Tuesday to Thursday:

Remaining cold with some bright or sunny spells but also some sleet and snow showers, less frequent than of late.

Updated: 04:00 (UTC) on Sun 4 Jan 2026