Shetland, parts of the far north and north east of Scotland will remain under an amber snow warning until noon. The Met Office warned those in the region that travel disruption at the weekend was likely. Arctic air has plunged much of the UK into sub-zero temperatures, with nearly -6C being recorded at Loch Ness on Friday night. Daytime temperatures are expected to remain in the low single figures for much of the country on Saturday, and below freezing in parts of northern Scotland. “Snow and ice warnings remain in force for many areas, with the risk of heavy snow showers, especially across northern Scotland and over higher ground elsewhere, though many inland areas will stay largely sunny and clear.

Source: The Herald January 03, 2026 12:36 UTC