The Met Office has issued a significant new weather alert, placing a fresh yellow warning for potentially hazardous conditions across a large swathe of Scotland.
Warning Details and Affected Regions
The national forecaster has urged residents to be prepared as the warning comes into force. It is scheduled to be active from 6pm on Tuesday, 13th January 2026, until 10am on Wednesday, 14th January 2026.
The alert covers twenty specific areas, with the primary concern being the risk of patchy frost leading to difficult and dangerous travel conditions. The regions under the warning are:
- Central Scotland
- Tayside & Fife
- Grampian
- Highlands & Eilean Siar
- SW Scotland
- Lothian Borders
- Strathclyde
What the Warning Means for Residents
A Met Office yellow warning indicates that people should plan ahead thinking about possible travel delays, or the disruption of day-to-day activities. The forecast specifically highlights that the hazardous conditions are expected due to the formation of patchy ice on untreated surfaces.
This kind of weather can lead to slips and falls on icy pavements, while drivers are being cautioned about tricky road conditions, especially on secondary routes that may not be gritted.
Staying Safe During the Cold Snap
The core advice from the Met Office is for the public to be prepared. This includes allowing extra time for journeys, taking care when walking, and ensuring you have warm clothing if you need to go out. Residents are also reminded to check on vulnerable neighbours who may be affected by the cold.
With the warning in place for the overnight period into Wednesday morning, commuters are likely to face the most significant impact during the Wednesday morning travel window.
