Information from The Met Office.

Today 4 April :

Sunny spells and occasional showers, some wintry over Shetland this morning. The showers fading in afternoon with the westerly winds easing, then cloud and rain will reach Orkney by evening. Maximum temperature 6 °C.

Tonight:

Rain over Orkney turning heavy and extending to Shetland with snow on hills, Strengthening winds with gales or severe gales for a time tonight. Minimum temperature 2 °C.

Sunday 5 April :

Any remaining heavy rain, hill snow and severe gales over Shetland clearing in morning leaving a bright day with sunny intervals and a few showers. Maximum temperature 7 °C.

Outlook for Monday to Wednesday:

Mostly dry and bright on Monday and Tuesday with some sunny spells. Cloudier on Wednesday with chance of rain or showers.

Updated: 04:00 (UTC+1) on Sat 4 Apr 2026