Snow forecast as temperatures to plummet across Scotland

After weeks of cloudy, stagnant autumn weather—known as anticyclonic gloom—conditions are about to shift dramatically.

The persistent cloud cover has kept daytime and nighttime temperatures relatively similar and well above average for this time of year.

However, this weekend will bring a cold northerly airflow, introducing wintry weather to the north early next week.

By midweek, most areas will likely experience overnight frosts, with daytime temperatures struggling to reach 4 – 6°C, marking our first genuine cold snap of the season.

Wintry showers are expected to impact the north, potentially leading to significant snowfall on higher ground in the northern Highlands and the Northern Isles.

At lower elevations, sleet and snow are more likely, and with overnight lows dropping, ice will pose a hazard in the north—our first encounter with such conditions this autumn.

While the north faces wintry conditions, central and southern areas will likely enjoy sunny days followed by clear, cold, and frosty nights.

With high pressure anchored near Greenland, these colder conditions are expected to persist through most of the month.

Although not unusual for November, this will be the season’s first notable wintry spell.