IT’S SNOW OVER YET
Nation to chill as more white stuff on way Weather experts yesterday dashed any hopes of a respite from freezing conditions as they warned Scotland was set to remain locked in the winter chiller.
More than two weeks into the start of the year, they said the country has been 2C cooler during the day than the average temperature for January.
The long- range forecast for the f inal third of the month suggests a continuation of recent conditions, which have brought snow.
Winds from the north-west will bring a succession of showers which will turn to snow when they hit cold air.
The Met Office said: “There remains the potential for significant snowfall.”
Some people took a chance by testing the thickness of the ice on Loch Morlich, which lies 1000ft above sea level near Aviemore.
They filmed themselves sliding over the frozen surface, despite indications that it was clearly thawing.
Jennifer Wilson took the safer approach by sliding down a small snow-covered hill with delighted grand-daughter, Paige.
She said: ” It’s lovely winter days like these which build memories for you. It’s great to be able to spend some time outdoors with my grand-daughter.”
Whi le many par ts saw a thaw yesterday, snow continued to cause problems in the north.
The snow gates were shut on the A939 Cockbridge to Tomintoul road in Moray.
A yellow Met Office “be aware” warning for snow and ice was in place for almost all of the country until 6pm last night.
The arrival of high winds – gusting to 40mph – caused problems on the Skye Bridge and Forth Road Bridge.
Skiers went off piste at Dalwhinnie in the Cairngorms, as all of the country’s ski centres have been closed due to Covid-19 restrictions since Boxing Day.
Greg Dewhurst of the Met Of f ice said that Scotland would not share in the rising temperatures due to arrive in England and Wales.
He added: “Scotland is staying in cold air, with little sign of any change this week.
“We could see a daytime high of 7C in the next few days but it will be a chilly -5C on Monday night into Tuesday morning.
“The prevailing weather system is one where Atlantic showers bump into colder air, leading to the potential for snow over higher ground.”