Edinburgh weather: Snow and ice warning issued by Met Office as arctic blast hits

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for residents in Edinburgh, with 'disruption from snow and ice' possible.

The warning begins on Monday, November 18 at 10am. This runs until 10am on Tuesday, November 19.

Locals were told power cuts are possible, with a chance of pavements and cycle paths becoming impassable. The warning covers the capital, over to Glasgow, the Scottish Borders and into England.

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A spokesperson for the Met Office said: "Spells of rain, sleet and snow are likely during Monday and overnight into Tuesday morning.

"The most likely scenario is for most of the snow to fall on high ground, with 5 to 10 cm possible above 300 metres and perhaps as much as 15 to 20 cm above 400 metres. There is a small chance of snow settling at lower levels, where 5 to 10 cm would prove much more disruptive, but this is very uncertain.

"As rain, sleet and snow clear on Tuesday morning, ice may form on untreated surfaces."

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The Met Office recommended planning a route if you're driving, checking for delays and closures, and amending travel plans. They also suggested leaving more time for your journeys, and packing essentials.

Met Office Deputy Chief Meteorologist Rebekah Hicks explains: "A notable early winter cold spell will arrive across the north from Sunday and will likely reach all parts of the UK by midweek.

"Temperatures will drop as a northerly airflow develops, bringing in colder Arctic air. This introduces the possibility of snow, initially over high ground in the north from Sunday, with gusty winds also a potential hazard."

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Rebekah said: "There is a lot of uncertainty in what might happen after Sunday, but there are a number of scenarios which could bring some more widespread rain, along with some hill snow and stronger winds. It is possible that there may be some more widespread snowfall across lower ground, but the chance of this for any given region is low at this stage.

"What we do know is that the whole of the UK is likely to experience a spell of several days of cold, potentially disruptive weather next week. Warnings for wintry hazards, including snow and ice, are possible, so it’s important to stay up to date with the latest forecast."