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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.
The Met Office has issued an amber blizzard warning for parts of Scotland, including Edinburgh and the Lothians, with heavy snow and strong winds expected to cause significant disruption from Thursday evening into Friday. Travel conditions will be dangerous, with a risk of power cuts and rural communities potentially cut off.
What areas are affected by the blizzard warning?
The amber warning covers Edinburgh, the Lothians, Fife, the Borders, and much of central and eastern Scotland. A wider yellow warning for snow and ice extends across the rest of the country, including the west coast and Highlands. The warning is in place from 6pm Thursday until midday Friday, with the worst conditions expected overnight.
How much snow is forecast and what are the risks?
Accumulations of 10–20cm are likely in the warning area, with up to 30cm on higher ground above 200 metres. Gusts of 50–60mph will cause significant drifting and blizzard conditions, reducing visibility to near zero. The Met Office warns of stranded vehicles, cancelled rail services, and potential power outages. This is a sudden stratospheric warming event driving the cold snap, and a separate storm to hit Britain this weekend may bring further disruption.
What should I do to prepare?
Check the snow warning UK map for your exact location and avoid all non-essential travel during the amber period. Keep a winter kit in your car, including a blanket, torch, and food. For those eligible, the Cold Weather Payment checker can confirm if you qualify for support. The 10 day weather forecast shows conditions remaining cold into next week.
Is the blizzard warning for today or tomorrow?
The amber warning is active from Thursday evening through to Friday midday. The phrase “uk blizzard warning met office today” refers to the start of the event, while “uk blizzard warning met office tomorrow” covers the peak disruption on Friday morning.
Where can I see the snow warning UK map?
The Met Office publishes an interactive warning map on its website. You can also view a static snow warning UK map on Edinburgh Wire, updated with the latest boundaries and risk levels for the Lothians and Borders.
Will there be further met office weather warnings tomorrow?
Yes, yellow warnings for snow and ice remain in force across much of Scotland on Friday and into Saturday. The amber blizzard warning is the most severe, but further updates are likely as the storm develops.