Aonach Beag (Highland) (Highland) weather

Headline:

Showers turning wintry on Tuesday.

This Evening and Tonight:

Rather cloudy in north and Outer Hebrides with patchy rain giving way to scattered showers as northerly winds freshen. Lochaber and the sheltered south mainly dry with clear spells, light winds and a frost. Minimum temperature -2 °C.

Tuesday:

Showers will continue across the north and Outer Hebrides, turning wintry, with brief sunny spells. More sunshine for Lochaber but a few showers possible on the freshening northerly wind. Maximum temperature 7 °C.

Outlook for Wednesday to Friday:

Cold with frequent wintry showers, snow to low levels at times, the showers may merge to give some longer spells of sleet and snow. Best of the sunshine in south.

Updated: 16:00 (UTC) on Mon 5 Dec 2022

Cold weather is expected to continue through at least the first part of this period, with widespread and locally severe overnight frosts. Many coastal regions will see periods of wintry showers, with snow most likely on high ground but perhaps also to lower levels at times in these areas. Inland areas, by contrast, should see more in the way of fine and dry weather with the potential for some crisp, sunny days, although more limited spells of rain, sleet or snow cannot be ruled out. As time goes on, there is an increasing chance of milder air spreading from the southwest bringing longer periods of rain, with the potential for more widespread snow for a time on its leading edge, but low confidence as to when this might occur.

Updated: 14:00 (UTC) on Mon 5 Dec 2022

The second half of December remains uncertain, but there are hints of a return to nearer normal temperatures. This would be associated with spells of more unsettled weather, especially for the south, and a reducing risk of wintry hazards overall, although periods of severe weather are still possible. Northern areas are likely to hold onto the colder conditions for longest.

Updated: 15:00 (UTC) on Mon 5 Dec 2022