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It's horrible here! Wet, wet, wet.

Yes there's a weather warning for the North-Eastern part of Scotland for heavy snow.

Check the Met-Office Website for more details.

14 March 2007
Arctic winds set to cause spring chill

Forecasters at the Met Office are predicting a stark change to very cold weather for early next week as Arctic winds bring snow to northern and eastern areas of the UK. In marked contrast to the warm start to March, the cold snap will see temperatures plummet by as much as 10 °C, with many areas seeing overnight frosts.

The Met Office is predicting a short period of significant snowfall for northern parts of Britain, with some lying snow even at low levels. Meanwhile, sleet, snow and hail showers along the eastern side of the country will replace the recent warm and settled weather.

Doug Mansfield, Chief Forecaster at the Met Office, said, “The cold snap could catch people unawares after the warm start to spring. The northerly winds will bring wintry showers and a bitterly cold feel to the weather for a time early next week, before temperatures recover again later in the week.”

16 March 2007
Snow and ice forecast for early next week - update

A marked change to very cold weather for later this weekend is still forecast by the Met Office. Strong Arctic winds will bring a sharp drop in temperature and a risk of snow and ice to some areas of the UK into next week.

The snow is most likely to affect northern and exposed western and eastern parts of the UK, with up to 3 cm possible at low levels. Upland areas could see up to 15 cm of snow, especially at night-time. Typical daytime temperatures in the south will be 7 °C by Monday, with around 4 °C in the north, with widespread sharp frosts by night.

Bob Wilderspin, Chief Forecaster at the Met Office, said: "Exposed places in the north and west will see the heaviest snow showers at first, with eastern areas becoming more at risk by Wednesday. Overnight, ice will be an additional hazard in the affected areas."
Many central and inland areas will avoid the worst of the snow showers, with overnight frosts being the main feature of the weather here. The cold snap is expected to last into the middle part of next week, before temperatures start to recover later in the week.

Flash warnings of severe weather
These are issued when severe weather is expected in the next few hours.
If warnings have been issued, click on the region affected to see more detail.

Region affected ,Warning type ,Valid from ,Valid to

Orkney & Shetland Severe Gales 0001 Sun 18 1200 Sun 18
Highlands & Eilean Siar Severe Gales 2042 Sat 17 1200 Sun 18
Severe Gales 0001 Sun 18 1200 Sun 18
Heavy Snow 0300 Sun 18 1500 Sun 18
Grampian Severe Gales 0200 Sun 18 1200 Sun 18
Severe Gales 0200 Sun 18 1200 Sun 18
Strathclyde Heavy Snow 0300 Sun 18 1500 Sun 18
Central, Tayside & Fife Heavy Snow 0300 Sun 18 1500 Sun 18

Early warnings of severe weather
These are issued when severe weather is expected in the next few days.
Risk of disruption


Risk of disruption map
UK regions:
80% Orkney & Shetland
80% Grampian
80% Highlands & Eilean Siar
60% East of England
60% North West England
60% Northern Ireland
60% Central, Tayside & Fife
60% Yorkshire & Humber
60% East Midlands
60% SW Scotland, Lothian & Borders
60% Wales
60% Strathclyde
60% North East England
40% London & South East England
40% South West England
40% West Midlands

Warning ,Valid from ,Valid to

Heavy Snow 0600 Sun 18 1200 Wed 21

The Met Office continues to predict a significant change to much colder conditions during Sunday. Strong to gale northerly winds will bring frequent snow showers to many coastal regions of the UK, especially in the north, and will continue through to Wednesday. There is also a risk of showers merging together at times to bring more prolonged spells of hail and snow to some inland areas as well, with central and western parts of England and Wales being affected early Monday morning. For this the risk of disruption in the heart of England has been increased from less than 20 percent to 40 percent. From Tuesday into Wednesday, the greatest risk will transfer to eastern districts. Falls of 2-5cm will occur at low levels, 10-15cm mainly on higher routes. Most of the snow at low levels will melt during the day, but may freeze into ice by night. Winds gusting to 65mph will lead temporary blizzard conditions and drifting of lying snow in Scotland and higher routes in Northern England and Wales. This could cause disruption to travel networks, especially across higher-level routes. This warning will be updated around 1100 Sunday 18th March 2007.

Issued at: 1132 Sat 17 Mar