Dangerous winds are battering Scotland this week in a stormy spell that could be followed by snow
A Met Office weather warning for wind has alerted Scots to the extent of the battering. In place from 8pm on Tuesday, it warns of the likelihood of 60mph gusts whilst speeds up to 80mph could pummel the northern coasts of the mainland.
It comes as independent meteorologists' prediction of future flurries. A bitterly cold polar vortex with -10C temps could give rise to snow, according to Weather Outlook forecaster Brian Gaze.Whilst northern Scotland is the subject of the warning, showery and gusty weather has made its way across Scotland. The Met Office reported "frequent and heavy" showers over Scotland with hail and thunder, accompanied by strong and gusty winds.
Meanwhile, the chances of a cold spell in February could depend on if there is a ""stratospheric warming" over the North Pole, as reported by the Mirror. The Met Office have not outlined any prolonged periods of wintry weather next month in their latest long-range forecast, though some overnight frosts are expected.Cloud and light rain soon clearing southern England, then many southern and eastern areas dry with sunny spells. Showers in the north and west, frequent and heavy over Scotland with hail and thunder, and accompanied by strong and gusty winds.Showers or longer spells of rain across the north and northwest.
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