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Weather

The upcoming full moon, often referred to as the 'Pink Moon', will fall on April 6 according to Royal Museums Greenwich.

When is the next full moon? Dates for all full moons in 2023 and name meanings

Aurora Borealis, also known as the Northern Lights, putting a show on dancing over Loch Glascarnoch, by Garve, in the Highlands
Aurora Borealis, also known as the Northern Lights, putting a show on dancing over Loch Glascarnoch, by Garve, in the Highlands

Northern Lights set to dazzle Scotland again

Aerial view of a destroyed neighbourhood in Rolling Fork, Mississippi, after a tornado touched down in the area. Picture: Chandan Khanna/AFP via Getty Images
Aerial view of a destroyed neighbourhood in Rolling Fork, Mississippi, after a tornado touched down in the area. Picture: Chandan Khanna/AFP via Getty Images

Joe Biden issues emergency declaration in wake of deadly US tornado

A pothole near the Fairy Pools in Skye. Picture: Liam Cousins
A pothole near the Fairy Pools in Skye. Picture: Liam Cousins

‘Crater-like’ Skye potholes threaten fatal crashes – tourism body SkyeConnect

A cold snap is on its way
A cold snap is on its way

Scotland weather: British Summer Time set to arrive with -7 temperatures

Sightings of the stonechat in spring carried particular superstitions in Scotland. PIC: Ziva & Amir/Flickr/CC.
Sightings of the stonechat in spring carried particular superstitions in Scotland. PIC: Ziva & Amir/Flickr/CC.

Spring equinox: the ancient beliefs of the new season in Scotland

The custom of changing our clocks twice per year dates back over a century to when it started in the First World War.
The custom of changing our clocks twice per year dates back over a century to when it started in the First World War.

When do the clocks go forward in 2023 and when is Spring?

Weather warnings are in place until Thursday
Weather warnings are in place until Thursday

Two more days of weather warnings set for Scotland amid cold snap

A key tip when driving in icy conditions is to leave a larger gap between you and the car in front so as to avoid an accident.
A key tip when driving in icy conditions is to leave a larger gap between you and the car in front so as to avoid an accident.

How to Drive in Snow: Tips for driving safely on icy roads

The Met Office have issued a further weather warning for Tuesday across Scotland
The Met Office have issued a further weather warning for Tuesday across Scotland

Further snow warnings issued for Scotland - watch latest forecast

Weather warnings have been issued for Monday
Weather warnings have been issued for Monday

Fresh yellow weather warning for snow and ice issued for Scotland on Monday

Parts of Scotland recorded temperatures of -15 last night as a cold snap continues for much of the nation amid weather warnings for snow and ice.
Parts of Scotland recorded temperatures of -15 last night as a cold snap continues for much of the nation amid weather warnings for snow and ice.

Temperature plunges to -15C overnight as snow and ice forecast

The fire service has issued its first wildfire warning of the year, with the risk rated “extreme” and “very high” on Friday and into the weekend.
The fire service has issued its first wildfire warning of the year, with the risk rated “extreme” and “very high” on Friday and into the weekend.

Wildfire warning issued for parts of Scotland

A view of the Loxley area of Sheffield after heavy snow overnight.
A view of the Loxley area of Sheffield after heavy snow overnight.

13 pictures as heavy snow and blizzards causes disruption across UK

Traffic at a standstill on the M62 motorway near Kirklees, West Yorkshire, due to heavy snow in the area. Picture date: Friday March 10, 2023.
Traffic at a standstill on the M62 motorway near Kirklees, West Yorkshire, due to heavy snow in the area. Picture date: Friday March 10, 2023.

Drivers stuck in seven-hour tailbacks on motorway after heavy snowfall

Further yellow weather warnings for snow and ice are in place across Scotland on Friday and throughout the weekend, with forecasters warning that parts of Scotland could record temperatures of minus 17C over the next 48 hours.
Further yellow weather warnings for snow and ice are in place across Scotland on Friday and throughout the weekend, with forecasters warning that parts of Scotland could record temperatures of minus 17C over the next 48 hours.

Further snow and ice warning issued for Scotland amid -17C forecast

A Met Office weather warning is in place for much of the country
A Met Office weather warning is in place for much of the country

Weather warnings in place for snow and ice after coldest night of the year

Warnings of snow are in place across many parts of the country after Scotland recorded its coldest March night in 13 years.
Warnings of snow are in place across many parts of the country after Scotland recorded its coldest March night in 13 years.

11 pictures as more snow hits much of Scotland after coldest night of 2023

A weather warning is in place for much of Scotland
A weather warning is in place for much of Scotland

More snow forecast for Scotland as Arctic blast intensifies

It's fun to play in the snow with your pup, but sometimes it's best just to stay in cozy beside the fire.
It's fun to play in the snow with your pup, but sometimes it's best just to stay in cozy beside the fire.

Here’s when it’s too cold to walk the dog – and tips for walking in the snow

Weather warnings for snow and ice are in place across Scotland
Weather warnings for snow and ice are in place across Scotland

12 pictures as snow and cold snap arrives in Scotland

A baby's clothes and pieces of wood are washed up on the beach, two days after a boat of migrants sank off Italy's southern Calabria region.
A baby's clothes and pieces of wood are washed up on the beach, two days after a boat of migrants sank off Italy's southern Calabria region.

Italy boat tragedy: How many asylum seekers cross the Mediterranean by sea?

You can track Scotland's hilariously named gritter fleet
You can track Scotland's hilariously named gritter fleet

The hilarious names of Scotland's gritters and how to track them

Tuesday night could be the coldest of the year so far, the Met Office has announced, as it issued weather warnings for snow and ice across the UK.
Tuesday night could be the coldest of the year so far, the Met Office has announced, as it issued weather warnings for snow and ice across the UK.

Temperatures could drop to minus 15C as country set for coldest night of year

Emergency services rescued a driver left stranded on the road leading into California's Death Valley National Park as the west coast of the US is hit with unprecedented levels of snowfall. Picture: AP
Emergency services rescued a driver left stranded on the road leading into California's Death Valley National Park as the west coast of the US is hit with unprecedented levels of snowfall. Picture: AP

All white now: Why America’s ‘golden state’ is shivering under a blanket of snow

A mother spends time with her children in a park provided by an aid organisation in earthquake-hit Syria.
A mother spends time with her children in a park provided by an aid organisation in earthquake-hit Syria.

‘No toys, no games, no schooling’: Life in earthquake-hit Syria

Heavy snow is preducted to fall in most areas across Scotland, with a yellow warning from the Met Office extended to Friday evening
Heavy snow is preducted to fall in most areas across Scotland, with a yellow warning from the Met Office extended to Friday evening

Heavy snow warning extended as communities could be cut off

The snow covered peaks of the Three Sisters in Glencoe. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire
The snow covered peaks of the Three Sisters in Glencoe. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

Northern exposure: Why is it so cold and snowy this week?

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for snow and ice for Monday and Tuesday with some disruption expected. PIC: SWNS.com
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for snow and ice for Monday and Tuesday with some disruption expected. PIC: SWNS.com

Coldest temperature of year expected as snow and ice forecast for Scotland

A yellow weather warning is in place across Scotland
A yellow weather warning is in place across Scotland

Snow and ice warning issued for east coast and much of the country

The Northern Lights have been visible for the last two nights across parts of Scotland
The Northern Lights have been visible for the last two nights across parts of Scotland

Will the Northern Lights be visible tonight?

A spectacular Aurora Borealis over northern Scotland captured at the Knockan Crag visitor centre near Ullapool.
A spectacular Aurora Borealis over northern Scotland captured at the Knockan Crag visitor centre near Ullapool.

How and where to spot the Northern Lights tonight

The River Don flows through Aberdeenshire towards the North Sea at Aberdeen
The River Don flows through Aberdeenshire towards the North Sea at Aberdeen

Calls to boost monitoring of sewage spills into Scottish rivers

Storm Otto is the first named storm of the current season. There had been six by the end of February 2022. Picture: Mike Hardy
Storm Otto is the first named storm of the current season. There had been six by the end of February 2022. Picture: Mike Hardy

Full of bluster: Where have all the storms been this winter?

EDITORS NOTE: NUMBER PLATE PIXELATED BY PA PICTURE DESK AS REQUESTED Handout photo of a fallen tree on a car in Aberfeldy, Scotland, as a result of storm Otto. The storm, the first to be named this winter, has been labelled Otto by the Danish Meteorological Institute (DMI) and is expected to bring disruption to travellers across northern areas of the UK. Issue date: Friday February 17, 2023. PA Photo. See PA story WEATHER Storm. Photo credit should read: PA/PA Wire NOTE TO EDITORS: This handout photo may only be used in for editorial reporting purposes for the contemporaneous illustration of events, things or the people in the image or facts mentioned in the caption. Reuse of the picture may require further permission from the copyright holder.
EDITORS NOTE: NUMBER PLATE PIXELATED BY PA PICTURE DESK AS REQUESTED Handout photo of a fallen tree on a car in Aberfeldy, Scotland, as a result of storm Otto. The storm, the first to be named this winter, has been labelled Otto by the Danish Meteorological Institute (DMI) and is expected to bring disruption to travellers across northern areas of the UK. Issue date: Friday February 17, 2023. PA Photo. See PA story WEATHER Storm. Photo credit should read: PA/PA Wire NOTE TO EDITORS: This handout photo may only be used in for editorial reporting purposes for the contemporaneous illustration of events, things or the people in the image or facts mentioned in the caption. Reuse of the picture may require further permission from the copyright holder.

Thousands still without power after Storm Otto

Scotland was hit with winds of up to 80mph as Storm Otto left thousands of homes without power, cause significant travel disruption and even ripped the roof off of a school in Angus.
Scotland was hit with winds of up to 80mph as Storm Otto left thousands of homes without power, cause significant travel disruption and even ripped the roof off of a school in Angus.

Roof blown off Scottish school and thousands without power as Storm Otto hits

A weather warning is in place for much of Scotland
A weather warning is in place for much of Scotland

Storm Otto: Scotland braced for 75mph winds as Met Office issue weather warning

An aerial photo taken on February 15, 2023 shows flooding in the city of Napier, situated on the North Island's east coast. - Authorities on February 15 confirmed deaths after Cyclone Gabrielle cut a trail of destruction across northern New Zealand, Photo by STRINGER/AFP via Getty Images.
An aerial photo taken on February 15, 2023 shows flooding in the city of Napier, situated on the North Island's east coast. - Authorities on February 15 confirmed deaths after Cyclone Gabrielle cut a trail of destruction across northern New Zealand, Photo by STRINGER/AFP via Getty Images.

Four killed as  Cyclone Gabrielle hits New Zealand

Rescue workers and volunteers search for survivors in the rubble of a collasped building, in Sanliurfa, Turkey, on February 6, 2023, after a 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck the country's south-east. - The combined death toll has risen to over 2,300 for Turkey and Syria after the region's strongest quake in nearly a century. Turkey's emergency services said at least 1,121 people died in the earthquake, with another 783 confirmed fatalities in Syria. (Photo by REMI BANET / AFP) (Photo by REMI BANET/AFP via Getty Images)
Rescue workers and volunteers search for survivors in the rubble of a collasped building, in Sanliurfa, Turkey, on February 6, 2023, after a 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck the country's south-east. - The combined death toll has risen to over 2,300 for Turkey and Syria after the region's strongest quake in nearly a century. Turkey's emergency services said at least 1,121 people died in the earthquake, with another 783 confirmed fatalities in Syria. (Photo by REMI BANET / AFP) (Photo by REMI BANET/AFP via Getty Images)

How common are quakes and tsunamis in Europe?

A yellow weather warning for wind is in place for the whole of Scotland between the hours of 8pm on Tuesday and 9am on Wednesday.
A yellow weather warning for wind is in place for the whole of Scotland between the hours of 8pm on Tuesday and 9am on Wednesday.

80mph winds on way for Scotland as yellow weather warning issued

A juvenile short-finned pilot whale. Picture: Rod Penrose/PA Wire
A juvenile short-finned pilot whale. Picture: Rod Penrose/PA Wire

Whale stranding shows impact of climate change, say scientists

Temperatures in Scotland dropped to minus 10 last night in Scotland
Temperatures in Scotland dropped to minus 10 last night in Scotland

Temperatures drop to -10 as Scotland records coldest night of the year

Lows of minus 8.7C were recorded in Eskdalemuir in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, minus 8.4C in Katesbridge in County Down, Northern Ireland, and minus 7.7C in Sennybridge in Powys, Wales.
Lows of minus 8.7C were recorded in Eskdalemuir in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, minus 8.4C in Katesbridge in County Down, Northern Ireland, and minus 7.7C in Sennybridge in Powys, Wales.

Coldest night of the year recorded with amber snow and thundersnow warning

A weather warning is in place for parts of Scotland
A weather warning is in place for parts of Scotland

Temperature set to drop to -10 as weather warning issued for Scotland

A snow plough clears the A939 after heavy snowfall in the Highlands last month.
A snow plough clears the A939 after heavy snowfall in the Highlands last month.

Ice and snow warning for north as temperatures plunge to -10

The Vic Haddock boat house (right) is flooded along the swollen River Severn (Pic: Nick Potts/PA Wire)
The Vic Haddock boat house (right) is flooded along the swollen River Severn (Pic: Nick Potts/PA Wire)

Weather warning: Met Office yellow warning for ice covering much of Scotland

Tatyana Shpygunova with her husband Andriy, sons Oleksii and Ilia and daughter Tatyana.
Tatyana Shpygunova with her husband Andriy, sons Oleksii and Ilia and daughter Tatyana.

Refugee on ‘losing everything twice' in the face of Russian attacks

A flood alert is in place for parts of Scotland
A flood alert is in place for parts of Scotland

Flood alerts issued across Scotland with weather warning issued

The Winter Solstice fell on Wednesday, December 21, now the days will gradually become lighter until the Summer Solstice of 2023.
The Winter Solstice fell on Wednesday, December 21, now the days will gradually become lighter until the Summer Solstice of 2023.

When does Spring start 2023? When do days start getting longer in the UK?

The full moon rises behind Edinburgh Castle.
The full moon rises behind Edinburgh Castle.

Wolf Moon 2023: What is a Wolf Moon? When will it peak? List of full moons 2023

The UK recorded an average annual temperature of more than 10C for the first time in 2022, the Met Office said as it confirmed last year was the country’s hottest on record.
The UK recorded an average annual temperature of more than 10C for the first time in 2022, the Met Office said as it confirmed last year was the country’s hottest on record.

2022 was warmest year ever in UK, Met Office confirms

A snow plough clears the A939 after heavy snowfall in the Scottish Highlands.
A snow plough clears the A939 after heavy snowfall in the Scottish Highlands.

Scotland weather: Rapid thaw brings fresh flood risk

A snow plough clears the A939 after heavy snowfall in the Highlands.
A snow plough clears the A939 after heavy snowfall in the Highlands.

West Coast Main Line to remain closed until Friday

Flooded roads in Whitesands, Dumfries.
Flooded roads in Whitesands, Dumfries.

Scotland weather: Travel chaos for Hogmanay after downpour

A number of routes in the west of Scotland are flooded.
A number of routes in the west of Scotland are flooded.

Rail disruption hits with travel warning issued in Scotland

Drivers are facing difficult conditions as water levels rise on the roads.
Drivers are facing difficult conditions as water levels rise on the roads.

Transport disruption and floods amid amber and yellow warnings

Three Met Office severe weather warnings have been issued for Friday. Picture: Met Office
Three Met Office severe weather warnings have been issued for Friday. Picture: Met Office

Scotland’s weather: Amber warning of heavy rain with ‘significant impacts’

The heavy rain is likely to bring disruption.
The heavy rain is likely to bring disruption.

Deadly US weather bomb set to hit Scotland

The rain warning will be in force from 3am to 6pm on Friday but subject to change. Picture: Met Office
The rain warning will be in force from 3am to 6pm on Friday but subject to change. Picture: Met Office

Scotland’s weather: Heavy rain warning for Friday with snow risk

Bumblebees have struggled, linked to weather extremes in 2022
Bumblebees have struggled, linked to weather extremes in 2022

Litany of weather extremes challenged wildlife in 2022, National Trust says

Millions of people hunkered down on Christmas Day to ride out a deadly frigid storm - dubbed a 'bomb cyclone' - that has been pummeling north America in recent days, killing at least 48 people people across the United States
Millions of people hunkered down on Christmas Day to ride out a deadly frigid storm - dubbed a 'bomb cyclone' - that has been pummeling north America in recent days, killing at least 48 people people across the United States

Will the US storm front impact on Scotland? And what is the Hogmanay forecast?

A car sits blanketed in snow on a driveway in Amherst, N.Y. Picture: AP Photo/Delia Thompson
A car sits blanketed in snow on a driveway in Amherst, N.Y. Picture: AP Photo/Delia Thompson

Death toll from US winter storm climbs to 27 people

Snow fall in Biggar in South Lanarkshire. A yellow alert for snow and ice has been issued by the Met Office for most of Scotland until 1800 hours tonight. Picture date: Monday December 26, 2022.
Snow fall in Biggar in South Lanarkshire. A yellow alert for snow and ice has been issued by the Met Office for most of Scotland until 1800 hours tonight. Picture date: Monday December 26, 2022.

‘Technical’ white Christmas recorded for Scotland

Ukrainian soldiers watch a drone feed from an underground command center in Bakhmut, in the Donetsk region, Ukraine. Picture: AP Photo/Libkos
Ukrainian soldiers watch a drone feed from an underground command center in Bakhmut, in the Donetsk region, Ukraine. Picture: AP Photo/Libkos

Russia shoots down Ukrainian drone near its Engels airbase

The Scottish Highlands can expect a white Christmas, with the Met Office issuing a weather warning for snow and ice.
The Scottish Highlands can expect a white Christmas, with the Met Office issuing a weather warning for snow and ice.

This part of Scotland is set for a White Christmas forecasters predict

A weather warning is in place for much of Scotland from Christmas Day
A weather warning is in place for much of Scotland from Christmas Day

Christmas Day weather warning issued - with snow forecast for much of Scotland

Wondering when winter starts in 2022? It may surprise you to know there are actually two dates.
Wondering when winter starts in 2022? It may surprise you to know there are actually two dates.

When does Winter start UK 2022 and when is the shortest day of the year?

Depending on who you believe, it might be sunny, snowy, cloudy or raining this Christmas.
Depending on who you believe, it might be sunny, snowy, cloudy or raining this Christmas.

Scotland’s Christmas weather forecast – including the chances of snow

Birmingham and Solihull Coroner's Court. Picture: SWNS
Birmingham and Solihull Coroner's Court. Picture: SWNS

Four boys who drowned after falling through ice were 'playing', inquest told

Christmas lights in George Square, Glasgow, on Saturday. Picture: John Devlin
Christmas lights in George Square, Glasgow, on Saturday. Picture: John Devlin

Flood risk as temperatures forecast to soar before pre-Christmas cold snap

There is more cold weather to come.
There is more cold weather to come.

Scotland's weather: Cold and ice to hit before blizzards sweep in

Walkers crossing Ha'penny Bridge over a frozen River Kelvin in Glasgow on Friday. Picture: John Devlin
Walkers crossing Ha'penny Bridge over a frozen River Kelvin in Glasgow on Friday. Picture: John Devlin

Scotland's weather: More snow and ice warnings until Sunday

Watch the latest forecast for Scotland
Watch the latest forecast for Scotland

Watch the weekend forecast video with fresh weather warning issued for Scotland

Passengers were initially told they could not use the toilets on a direct flight from Edinburgh to the United States after freezing temperatures prevented the lavatories from being emptied.
Passengers were initially told they could not use the toilets on a direct flight from Edinburgh to the United States after freezing temperatures prevented the lavatories from being emptied.

Passengers told 'half full' toilets could not be used on Edinburgh-US flight

Snow covers the cars and roads in a residential area of Glasgow. Snow and ice have swept across parts of the UK, with cold wintry conditions set to continue for days. Picture date: Friday December 16, 2022.
Snow covers the cars and roads in a residential area of Glasgow. Snow and ice have swept across parts of the UK, with cold wintry conditions set to continue for days. Picture date: Friday December 16, 2022.

In pictures: Snow brings travel disruption with more forecast across Scotland

An amber and yellow warning are in place across Scotland
An amber and yellow warning are in place across Scotland

Amber warning in place for parts of Scotland with snow warning issued

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Grant Shapps will unveil the UK Government's energy security plans on Thursday.
Grant Shapps will unveil the UK Government's energy security plans on Thursday.

Hopes fuelled for Scotland Acorn carbon capture project under energy plans

Aurora Borealis, also known as the Northern Lights, putting a show on dancing over Loch Glascarnoch, by Garve, in the Highlands
Aurora Borealis, also known as the Northern Lights, putting a show on dancing over Loch Glascarnoch, by Garve, in the Highlands

Northern Lights set to dazzle Scotland again

Newly elected First Minister of Scotland Humza Yousaf outside Bute House, Edinburgh, after holding his first cabinet meeting. Picture date: Wednesday March 29, 2023.
Newly elected First Minister of Scotland Humza Yousaf outside Bute House, Edinburgh, after holding his first cabinet meeting. Picture date: Wednesday March 29, 2023.

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