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The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for rain and snow which covers all of Saturday and into Sunday. Warning in place from 4am on Saturday to 9am on SundayWhole of the Scottish Borders is covered by the warning, which also extends throughout mainland Scotland and northern EnglandHeavy snow on Saturday followed by a rapid thaw and rain on Saturday night may cause some disruptionSnow likely on higher ground, but could also affect low lying areas5-10cm possible at low levels, with 10-20cm possible on ground above 150m, and as much as 20-40cm above 300m20-40mm of rain forecast for Saturday nightRisk of travel disruption and flooding Updates to warning likely later in the weekBe prepared for the cold, snow and iceFind out about SBC’s winter responseMore information: Outbreaks of rain will spread northeastwards on Saturday, preceded by a spell of snow across parts of northern England and Scotland. Whilst snow will become increasingly confined to higher elevations with time, there is the chance of a transient period of snow to low levels in some areas, with perhaps as much as 5-10 cm accumulating in places, especially the Vale of York, before turning back to rain. Temporary snow accumulations of 10-20 cm are possible on ground above 150m, with perhaps as much as 20-40 cm above 300m.
In conjunction with strengthening winds, difficult driving conditions are likely, especially over higher level routes, with possibly some interruptions to power supplies. In addition, the rapid thaw of lying snow as milder air arrives, with perhaps an additional 20-40 mm of rain in some upland areas during Saturday night, will lead to a greater likelihood of rainfall impacts later in the period. Check the Met Office website for full details and a map of the full warning area. |
