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Live forecasts update automatically; written guidance last reviewed 20 June 2026 by the Edinburgh Wire weather desk. Data from national met services via Open-Meteo.
Edinburgh is unlikely to see significant snow this week, though the Pentlands may catch a light dusting as a cold front passes late Wednesday. Colder air from the north-east keeps inland areas frosty, but coastal districts stay largely dry with any flakes above 300 metres.
When could Edinburgh see snow?
A transient front on Wednesday night could bring a few wet flakes to higher ground south of the city, but accumulations will be slight – at most a dusting on the Pentlands. Low pressure to the north-east may clip eastern Scotland on Friday, but the latest snow forecast 14 days shows no sustained cold for the capital.
How does the rest of the UK compare?
Snow is more likely over northern hills and across the Highlands, with a snow forecast uk map showing a band of wintry showers near Inverness. For those tracking the snow forecast alps 14 days, a much deeper cold spell is expected there. Ski resorts in Europe are bracing for heavy falls, unlike the modest flurries possible near Edinburgh. The 14-day snow forecast europe highlights the contrast between mild UK maritime air and continental chill.
Will it snow in Edinburgh this weekend?
No snow is forecast for Edinburgh city centre this weekend. Any flakes will be confined to the Pentland Hills above 250 m, and snow forecast near london shows even less chance across the south.
Where in the UK is snow most likely right now?
Northern Scotland and the Grampians have the best chance of lying snow this week. The snow forecast near manchester suggests only a wintry mix over the Pennines, not settled snow.
How much snow is expected in inches?
Inches are used in US forecasts; UK reports in centimetres. For Edinburgh, any accumulation would be under an inch (2 cm) and only on high ground. The snow forecast inches figure for the Alps is much higher – up to 20 inches in some resorts.
For a broader picture of conditions across the country, check the UK weather hub and the 10 Day Weather Forecast UK.