Edinburgh has been issued with a Met Office yellow weather warning for snow and ice as the wintry conditions continue throughout the capital and the Lothians.
Forecasters have issued the further warning as temperature remain low, with snow set to fall across the city throughout the weekend. Flurries of the white stuff fell on Thursday, as chilly conditions saw temperatures dropped to -4C. And things are remaining cold as lows of -5C are expected on Sunday and into Monday.
Wintry showers will spread across the central belt, with snow likely to fall throughout Sunday morning. Forecasters expected 1-2cm of snow at low levels, with 5-10cam falling on higher grounds. Showers of sleet and rain are also likely throughout the weekend, with icy conditions continuing. A previous warning was issued covering the Lothians during Thursday and Friday, with the new warning now covering the capital itself.
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The snowy conditions and ice will make travelling difficult throughout Edinburgh and the surrounding areas during the weekend. Making it tricky for Christmas shoppers heading into the capital for some festive retail therapy.
The Met Office is urging people to be safe on the roads, check their travel arrangements before heading off, and to watch their step as outdoor surfaces become slippy.
When is the yellow weather warning for ice and snow in place?
A further warning has been issued and will fall into place from 3pm on Saturday, December 10.
The ice and snow warning will remain in place until Sunday - December 11 - at 12pm.
Despite the warning falling off by Sunday lunchtime, conditions will remain freezing and potentially dangerous.
Areas impacted
- East Lothian
- Edinburgh
- Midlothian
- West Lothian
What to expect
- Roads and railways are likely to be affected, with longer journey times expected
- Possible injuries due to slippy, icy surfaces
- Icy patches on untreated roads, pavements and cycle paths
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