Edinburgh locals brace for 'first snow of winter' as forecast predicts cold snap

Edinburgh Locals Brace for First Snow of Winter

BBC Weather predicts a cold snap hitting Edinburgh, with residents advised to expect the first snow of winter as temperatures drop to around 1°C.

Edinburgh residents are set for the first snow of winter, according to BBC Weather. Forecasters forecast a frosty dip in temperatures hitting the capital from Wednesday, November 19. The white stuff could move in overnight from Tuesday, with chilly lows of 1°C expected. By 10 am on November 19, temperatures rise to only 2°C, with snow forecast to continue. By the afternoon, rain will move over Edinburgh with temperatures reaching 4°C, with lows of -1°C expected. According to BBC Weather, snow will start again at 3 pm as temperatures drop back to around 2°C. Light snow is set to continue throughout the rest of the day and overnight.

Into Thursday, November 20, more snow is expected in the early hours. After 10 am, it’s set to stop with more rain returning from 11 am until around 4 pm. By the evening, residents can expect snow yet again. By 8 pm, temperatures drop to around 1°C as the snow continues. Friday, November 21, will see snowy conditions end, with heavy showers hitting the city. Temperatures are expected to be around 5°C throughout the day, with rain persisting.

BBC Weather notes that snow may continue at times into the following days with fluctuating temperatures and wintry showers.

Авторское резюме: Прогноз погоды для Эдинбурга предвещает первый весенний снег и резкое снижение температуры, сопровождаемое сменой осадков и колебаниями дневных значений до 1–5°C.

Edinburgh Live — 2025-11-12

Edinburgh Locals Brace for First Snow of Winter

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