Ballater, Scotland, United Kingdom Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

Blustery wintry showers will affect central and northwest Scotland during Thursday afternoon and evening but are expected to become more frequent during the second half of the night before easing on Friday morning. 2-5 cm of snow is expected fairly widely across the area, with 10 cm possible in places above about 350 metres.

For further details see https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/warnings-and-advice/uk-warnings

Strong winds are expected during Thursday associated with an active weather front moving southeastwards across the UK. Gusts of 50-55 mph are expected widely, with some coastal locations and areas downwind of high ground seeing gusts of 60 mph or even 70 mph in a few places. Winds will ease from the north through the day.

For further details see https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/warnings-and-advice/uk-warnings