Information from The Met Office.

Today 6 February :

Cloudy over Orkney with outbreaks of rain and sleet, along with strong easterly winds. Dry and bright with some sunshine across Shetland to start, but clouding over later with light rain. Light winds for Shetland. Maximum temperature 5 °C.

Tonight:

Cloudy across the Northern Isles with outbreaks of patchy rain, possibly falling as sleet in places. Rain mostly for Orkney with drier spells for Shetland. Strong easterly winds across Orkney. Minimum temperature 2 °C.

Saturday 7 February :

It will be cloudy with patchy rain and drizzle throughout the day. Strong southeasterly winds. Maximum temperature 5 °C.

Outlook for Sunday to Tuesday:

It will remain cloudy with outbreaks of rain, which may be heavy at times. Strong southeastelry winds, easing for a time on Monday.

Updated: 04:00 (UTC) on Fri 6 Feb 2026