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Scotland weather: Temperatures could plunge as low as -6C this weekend

Plunging temperatures are expected across the country this weekend with the mercury predicted to dip as low as -6C (21.2F).

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Nicola Sturgeon visits the Star Refrigeration factory in Glasgow to announce her latest initiatives to tackle climate change. Picture: Getty

World records hottest decade ever as temperature increase nears 1.1C

The world has just experienced its hottest decade on record, with 2019 among the warmest years ever seen, scientists have confirmed.

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The team received a call to assist an injured walker in the Ben Alder area last night in the midst of Storm Brendan.

Scottish mountain rescuers condemn 999 abuse after 16-mile trek in ‘horrendous’ conditions finds man sleeping in bothy

A mountain rescue team has condemned the “total abuse” of its resources after a hillwalker sparked a hazardous rescue operation in “horrendous” wintry conditions, only to be found sleeping safely in a bothy.

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Schools across Scotland have had to close due to Storm Brendan picture: JPI Media

Storm Brendan: Multiple Scottish schools closed due to high winds and snow

MANY Scottish pupils are enjoying the day off as blizzards and icy conditions have forced schools to shut.

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Scotland's higher plains have already had their first snowfall of 2020. Picture: Shutterstock

Will it snow in January 2020? Scotland long-range weather forecast for the start of the year

While we missed out on a white Christmas, there's a chance it could snow in Scotland in January.

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Storm Brendan: Major traffic delays on Scotland's busiest roads and railway services

Traffic Scotland has warned of major delays and cancellations to services amid gale force winds

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The yellow snow and ice warnings follow storm Brendan. Picture: Met Office

Scotland Weather: More disruption for Scots with snow and ice on the way

Residents in the Highlands are being warned to expect more travel disruption this week, with snow and ice set to follow in the wake of storm Brendan.

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Coastal routes, sea fronts and coastal communities affected by spray and/or large waves, according to the Met Office (Getty Images)

Storm Brendan: when and where the storm will hit in Scotland, latest Met Office weather forecast and warnings

The Met Office have released yellow weather warnings for wind and snow and ice in Scotland ahead of the arrival of Storm Brendan.

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Storm Brendan batters Scotland's coastline causing major delays and travel cancellations

Storm Brendan: Travel chaos across Scotland as ferries cancelled and roads disrupted

Ferry services along the coast of Scotland have been cancelled or severely disrupted as storm conditions begin to batter parts of the country.

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Scottish schools forced to close as storm Brendan brings hurricane winds

SCHOOLS in parts of Scotland have had to close this morning due to warnings of severe gale force winds.

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Storm Brendan: Areas of Scotland to be affected by strong winds and flooding

Scotland has been warned to prepare itself for gales of up to 80mph and flood risks tomorrow.

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Letham village faces its latest flooding nightmare

This was the scene in Letham village this morning after a night of heavy rain - the third time residents have faced flooding in a matter of weeks.

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Numerous yellow weather warnings in place for high winds and heavy rain across Scotland

Numerous yellow weather warnings in place as high winds and heavy rain batter Scotland

Expert forecasters have warned that heavy rain will batter Edinburgh and the Lothians for the majority of Saturday as a yellow weather warning is put in place for high winds.

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Only Sunday will provide any respite from rain and hurricane-force winds, expected to touch 80mph.

Scotland weather: Storms and hurricane-force winds to batter nation this weekend

Scotland has been told to brace for a succession of storms, beginning on Saturday morning and not letting up until midnight on Monday.

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Will it snow in Scotland today? Latest weather forecast, and what the Met Office predicts for this weekend

The first major snow of the year could potentially hit Scotland this weekend, with areas of the country already receiving a dusting.

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Heavy rain is expected over the next few days. Picture: John Devlin

Weather warnings in place as heavy rain set to batter Scotland over weekend

The Met Office has issued updated weather warnings as heavy rain and high winds are expected to blast parts of the nation over the next few days.

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Snow has already hit roads in the Borders as Edinburgh is predicted sleet later this morning.

Sleet predicted for Edinburgh and the Lothians as gritters take to main routes into capital

Commuters face delays this morning.

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Scotland Weather: Scots warned to expect more severe weather this weekend

The Met Office has placed several Yellow weather warnings across much of the country for this weekend.

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Things will soon begin to brighten up all across Scotland. Picture: Shuterstock

When does it start getting lighter in Scotland? Date the clocks go forward in 2020 – and when spring starts

It's easy to get fed up of the cold dark mornings of winter, fortunately things will start to brighten up soon.

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A flight tracker plots the plane's route on its 'go-around'

Flybe passenger plane aborts Edinburgh landing in high winds

Pilot lands plane safely at second attempt

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