More snow and ice for Caithness over next few days
The Met Office warns of snow and ice for Caithness until Wednesday, which could cause disruptions on roads and rail.
Issued at 9.59am today, the bulletin says there is a chance of disruption and difficult travel conditions due to snow and ice with a Yellow Warning in place until Wednesday (Nov 20).
It further states: “Snow and hail showers will affect northern parts of Scotland at times, becoming heavier and more frequent on Monday night, through much of Tuesday and then overnight into Wednesday morning.
“Two to 5cm of snow is likely to accumulate quite widely, with up to 10 cm in some places by the end of Tuesday, and perhaps 15 to 20cm accumulating above 300 metres.
“Showers may be sleety at times along north-facing coasts, although icy surfaces are likely at times.”
What to expect
• A chance that untreated pavements and cycle paths become impassable
• There is a small chance that power cuts will occur and other services, such as mobile phone coverage, may be affected
• There is a slight chance that some rural communities could become cut off
• A chance of injuries from slips and falls on icy surfaces
• There is a small chance of travel delays on roads with some stranded vehicles and passengers, along with delayed or cancelled rail and air travel
Additional info
Snowy, wintry weather can cause delays and make driving conditions dangerous, so to keep yourself and others safe: plan your route, checking for delays and road closures, amending your travel plans if necessary; if driving, leave more time to prepare and check your car before setting off; make sure you have essentials packed in your car in the event of any delays (warm clothing, food, water, a blanket, a torch, ice scraper/de-icer, a warning triangle, high visibility vest and an in-car phone charger).
People cope better when they have prepared in advance for the risk of power cuts or being cut off from services and amenities due to the snow. It’s easy to do; consider gathering torches and batteries, a mobile phone power pack and other essential items.
Be prepared for weather warnings to change quickly: when a weather warning is issued, the Met Office recommends staying up to date with the weather forecast in your area.
