Weekend Weather That Was

A good weekend to buy a sofa? Hmm, the bad news is that the New Year snow is in retreat, though it's still only just above freezing on the tops. The Online Weather mountain forecast opts for an unsettled weekend, though a weak ridge of high pressure will give some dryness on Saturday before rain and cloud overnight. Snow thawing in Scotland.

The Met Office, reckons rain spreading to North and West on Saturday, dry in South and East. Cloudy. Saturday's general forecast from Online Weather says cloudy most places, maybe some sun in the East. Sunday cloudy with band of rain crossing North and West then brighter, drier weather later.

Avalanche Information Service check for latest forecast, but right now the outlook is for thawing, some snow left in various high gullies and corries and on the Cairngorm plateau axes and crampons are advised.

It won't rain continuously.
Cloudy greyness and the snow's pretty much gone.

Verdict Hey, it's not perfect and there's a greyness to the forecast and the world, but there's no reason not to get out there and make the most of it. Warm clothes and good shell clothing plus hats, gloves and spares a must. You may need axe and crampons on some high Scottish mountains. Have fun.

Access For access information links see our latest foot and mouth update. Apart from areas within 3km of previously infected farms, which haven't yet been officially cleared, paths should be open.