Storm Dave is expected to cause travel disruption across the UK this Easter weekend, with the Met Office issuing warnings for heavy snow and gale-force winds in northern regions. A yellow severe weather warning for snow and blizzards is in place in Scotland, where up to 30 centimetres of snow could fall on higher ground.
An amber wind alert for parts of northern England, north-west Wales and southern Scotland was lifted early Sunday, but two yellow wind alerts remain until noon for parts of northern England and Scotland, and a third for Wales will lift at 7am. The Humber Bridge in Yorkshire was closed to high-sided and vulnerable vehicles due to strong winds. ScotRail announced emergency speed restrictions on some routes, leading to longer journey times.
Met Office meteorologist Greg Dewhurst said cold air across Scotland is turning rain to heavy snow, particularly in the Highlands, with 20–30 cm on higher ground and 5–10 cm lower. Traffic Scotland reported restrictions on major bridges including the Queensferry Crossing and Forth Road Bridge. First Minister John Swinney urged people to follow safety advice, stating that challenging conditions are expected.
The RAC predicted the busiest Easter on roads since 2022, while Abta estimated 2 million Britons will travel abroad. Motorists in Scotland are advised to check journeys. Network Rail Scotland said the worst-affected rail lines include the Ayrshire coast, east coast mainline, and north-east. However, temperatures are expected to rise after Easter Monday, reaching the low 20s by Tuesday and possibly 23–24°C by Wednesday, according to Dewhurst.
