Information from The Met Office.

Today 15 February :

Shetland cloudy this morning with some rain. Otherwise a few bright spells and occasional showers, but some drier spells of weather too. Strong southerly winds across Shetland easing this afternoon. Maximum temperature 6 °C.

Tonight:

Chance of a few clear periods across Orkney. Otherwise it will be a cloudy evening and night with the chance of a few showers. Light winds. Minimum temperature 2 °C.

Monday 16 February :

Rather cloudy and cold with showers or some longer spells of rain, these turning to sleet or wet snow later in the afternoon and evening. Maximum temperature 4 °C.

Outlook for Tuesday to Thursday:

Wintry showers on Tuesday. Becoming dry with some brightness on Wednesday and Thursday. Rather cold with overnight frost.

Updated: 04:00 (UTC) on Sun 15 Feb 2026

a straight road in Sandwick with in the far distance the hills of  Hoy covered in snow

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