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The Met Office has recently downgraded an amber snow warning that had been affecting northern Scotland, bringing some relief after a week of harsh winter conditions. Initially, this warning covered central Scotland, Grampian, and the Highlands until 3 pm on Sunday but was lifted earlier at 11 am. Despite this change, a yellow warning for snow and ice remains active until 2 pm, alongside yellow weather warnings for wind and rain that persist in parts of the country until 10 am on Monday.
Although no further weather warnings are expected throughout the rest of the week, Scotland’s environmental agency, Sepa, has issued cautions about potential flooding risks due to melting snow combined with rainfall. One notable flood warning is currently in effect for the Churchill Barriers causeway in Orkney, which connects the main island to South Ronaldsay by passing through smaller islands such as Burray, Lamb Holm, and Glimps Holm.
In addition to this, Sepa has placed nine flood alerts of lesser severity across various areas of Scotland. Pascal Lardet, the agency’s flood duty manager, highlighted the ongoing risk, stating: “With rainfall forecast to move into south west Scotland on Sunday and then spread north and as temperatures rise following recent cold conditions, rain and thaw of lying snow from Sunday onwards will increase the risk of flooding. Possible impacts could include flooding of low lying land, roads and individual properties.”
The severe weather has caused significant disruption, especially in the northern regions. Over 250 schools were still closed on Friday, including over 150 in Aberdeenshire, as well as numerous closures in the Highlands, Aberdeen, and Moray. Many students were affected by a full week off school at the start of the new term due to the challenging conditions
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