A WEATHER expert has confirmed that Scotland's temperate autumn is coming to an end, with snow on the horizon for parts of the country.
It comes after weather maps predicted that an Arctic blast of cold air could soon bring snow and icy temperatures to parts of Scotland.
Now, STV weather guru Sean Batty has said that frosty conditions are incoming.
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He said: “After weeks of cloudy, stagnant autumn weather —known as anticyclonic gloom — conditions are about to shift dramatically. The persistent cloud cover has kept daytime and night-time temperatures relatively similar and well above average for this time of year.
“However, this weekend will bring a cold northerly airflow, introducing wintry weather to the north early next week."
Batty added: “Wintry showers are expected to impact the north, potentially leading to significant snowfall on higher ground in the northern Highlands and the Northern Isles. At lower elevations, sleet and snow are more likely, and with overnight lows dropping, ice will pose a hazard in the north—our first encounter with such conditions this autumn.
“While the north faces wintry conditions, central and southern areas will likely enjoy sunny days followed by clear, cold, and frosty nights. With high pressure anchored near Greenland, these colder conditions are expected to persist through most of the month."
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