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Cold week with some snow expected
An arctic maritime airmass will push across the UK from the north this week bringing us some cold days, overnight frosts and a risk of wintry showers and snow.
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Forecast days
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Today. Maximum daytime temperature: 4 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 0 degrees Celsius. Clear. Sunrise: 08:40; Sunset: 15:43. UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.
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Tuesday 6 December. Maximum daytime temperature: 4 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 0 degrees Celsius. Partly cloudy changing to sunny intervals by late morning. Sunrise: 08:42; Sunset: 15:42. UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.
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Wednesday 7 December. Maximum daytime temperature: 3 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: -3 degrees Celsius. Cloudy. Sunrise: 08:43; Sunset: 15:42. UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.
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Thursday 8 December. Maximum daytime temperature: 2 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: -3 degrees Celsius. Clear changing to partly cloudy by early evening. Sunrise: 08:45; Sunset: 15:41. UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.
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Friday 9 December. Maximum daytime temperature: 2 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: -2 degrees Celsius. Cloudy. Sunrise: 08:46; Sunset: 15:41. UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.
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Saturday 10 December. Maximum daytime temperature: 2 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: -3 degrees Celsius. Cloudy changing to sunny intervals by late morning. Sunrise: 08:47; Sunset: 15:40. UV: Low;
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Sunday 11 December. Maximum daytime temperature: 2 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: -3 degrees Celsius. Clear. Sunrise: 08:49; Sunset: 15:40. UV: Low;
Seven day forecast for Strathan
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Chance of precipitation
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<5% | <5% |
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-1° | -2° |
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WNW
1
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NW
0
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3 | 3 |
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VG | VG |
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Humidity
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92% | 91% |
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UV
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- | - |
| Time | 00:00 | 01:00 | 02:00 | 03:00 | 04:00 | 05:00 | 06:00 | 07:00 | 08:00 | 09:00 | 10:00 | 11:00 | 12:00 | 13:00 | 14:00 | 15:00 | 16:00 | 17:00 | 18:00 | 19:00 | 20:00 | 21:00 | 22:00 | 23:00 |
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<5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% |
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1° | 2° | 2° | 2° | 1° | 1° | 1° | 1° | 1° | 1° | 2° | 2° | 3° | 2° | 2° | 1° | 1° | 1° | 1° | 0° | 0° | 0° | 0° | 0° |
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NNW
0
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NNW
2
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N
5
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4
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5
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4
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3
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2
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NNE
1
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NNE
1
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N
2
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N
2
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N
3
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5
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5
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4
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5
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4
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3
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3
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3
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NNW
3
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NNW
3
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NNW
3
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6 | 11 | 16 | 13 | 17 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 |
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E | E | E | E | E | E | VG | VG | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E |
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Humidity
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85% | 79% | 82% | 81% | 80% | 79% | 80% | 81% | 84% | 84% | 81% | 77% | 74% | 73% | 75% | 76% | 78% | 80% | 82% | 81% | 81% | 81% | 81% | 80% |
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UV
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- | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
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Chance of precipitation
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<5% | <5% | <5% | 10% | 10% | 20% | 20% | 10% |
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1°
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1°
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1°
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1°
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3°
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3°
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2°
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1°
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0° | 0° | 0° | -1° | 2° | 1° | 0° | -1° |
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NNW
2
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NNW
1
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NNW
1
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WNW
1
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NW
2
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NW
4
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NW
3
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NNW
4
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10 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 13 | 11 | 10 |
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E | E | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | G |
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Humidity
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84% | 84% | 86% | 89% | 82% | 86% | 90% | 90% |
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UV
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- | - | - | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | - |
| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
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Chance of precipitation
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<5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | 10% |
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0°
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-1°
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-2°
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-1°
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-2° | -3° | -4° | -4° | -1° | -1° | -3° | -3° |
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NNW
3
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NW
2
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NW
2
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NW
2
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NNW
2
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NW
2
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WNW
2
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WNW
2
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8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 |
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VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | G | G |
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Humidity
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90% | 89% | 90% | 91% | 82% | 88% | 93% | 95% |
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UV
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- | - | - | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | - |
| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
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Chance of precipitation
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10% | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
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-1°
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0°
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-1°
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0°
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2°
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-3° | -2° | -2° | -2° | 0° | 0° | -2° | -2° |
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2
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WNW
2
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2
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2
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NNW
2
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N
2
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2
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ENE
2
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5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
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G | G | G | G | G | G | G | M |
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Humidity
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95% | 94% | 94% | 94% | 86% | 90% | 95% | 96% |
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UV
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- | - | - | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | - |
| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
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Chance of precipitation
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10% | 10% | 10% | 10% | <5% | <5% | <5% | 10% |
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-1°
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-1°
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-1°
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1°
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-2° | -3° | -3° | -3° | 0° | -1° | -3° | -3° |
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NE
2
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NE
3
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NE
3
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NE
3
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NE
2
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NNE
3
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3
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3
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5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 |
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M | G | G | G | G | G | G | G |
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Humidity
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96% | 96% | 96% | 96% | 85% | 91% | 95% | 95% |
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UV
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- | - | - | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | - |
| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
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Chance of precipitation
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<5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% |
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-1°
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-1°
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1°
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-3° | -3° | -4° | -4° | 0° | -2° | -4° | -4° |
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3
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3
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3
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3
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3
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3
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4
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4
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7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
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G | G | G | G | VG | VG | G | G |
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Humidity
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95% | 94% | 95% | 95% | 82% | 88% | 93% | 93% |
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UV
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- | - | - | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | - |
Chance of precipitation represents how likely it is that rain (or other types of precipitation, such as sleet, snow, hail and drizzle) will fall from the sky at a certain time.
This number shows the air temperature for the time period. You can see the temperature in Celsius or Fahrenheit by using the dropdown menu.
Feels like temperature considers other factors, such as wind speed and humidity. This gives you a better idea of how the temperature will actually feel at the time.
Wind gust shows the highest wind speed that you should encounter at that time, as winds peak and lull.
Strong winds are shown in bold for speeds of 29 mph or more.
The arrow shows the direction the wind is blowing. The letters show the direction the wind is blowing from (on a standard 16-point compass).
The number represents the average wind speed expected at that time.
Visibility measures the distance at which an object can be clearly seen.
| VP (Very Poor) | Less than 1 km |
| P (Poor) | 1.1 km to 4 km |
| M (Medium) | 4.1 km to 10 km |
| G (Good) | 10.1 km to 20 km |
| VG (Very Good) | 20.1 km to 40 km |
| E (Excellent) | Greater than 40 km |
Humidity is the amount of water vapor in the air. If there is a lot of water vapour, the humidity will be high. The higher the percentage of humidity, the wetter it will feel outside.
UV exposure index and the protection required to help keep you safe:
No risk of UV - It’s safe to stay outside. Low - You can safely stay outside. Consider sunscreen in direct sunlight. Moderate - Take care during midday hours and do not spend too much time in the sun unprotected. Sunscreen advised. High - Seek shade during midday hours, cover up and wear sunscreen. Very high - Spend time in the shade between 11am and 3pm. Shirt, sunscreen and hat are essential. Extreme - Avoid being outside during midday hours. Shirt, sunscreen and hat essential.
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Highlands & Eilean Siar weather forecast
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:
UK long range weather forecast
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:
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.
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