Heavy rain and snow to batter Scotland on Hogmanay posing 'danger to life'

Scotland is to be battered with heavy rain and snow according to the Met Office.

A yellow weather warning has been put in place by the national weather and climate service from 12am Monday until 11.59pm on Hogmanay.

Many parts of the country will face totals of 50 to 70mm of rainfall, however, areas in western Scotland could see 100 to 140mm of rain.

Areas around Perthshire are predicted to be hit with 10 to 20cm snowfall, especially over high ground.

The Met Office has warned that some communities may be cut off due to the adverse weather conditions.

It is also possible that train and bus services may be impacted by the rain and snow.

Fast flowing or deep floodwater is possible, causing a “danger to life”.

A Met Office spokesperson said: “Heavy rain will become persistent and widespread during Monday and Tuesday. Widespread totals of 50 to 70mm are possible over the two days with some places perhaps seeing 100 to 140mm of rain, these higher totals most likely over western Scotland.

“North and east of (and including) Perthshire, precipitation is likely to fall as snow, especially over high ground, with 10-20cm accumulating above 150 to 200 meters, with several cm accumulating at lower elevations away from windward coasts.

“As milder air pushes in, snow will turn back to rain, and any rapid snow melt will contribute to flooding in places.

“Strong winds may exacerbate impacts, particularly across the areas of Scotland affected by snow. Blizzard conditions are possible, especially over high ground and across much of Sutherland and Caithness. Powerline icing is possible where blizzard conditions occur.”