UK weather – live: Heavy snow across Scotland as gusts reach 92mph and rainy weekend ahead
Heavy snow and rainfall are continuing to hit Scotland and Northern Ireland as most weather warnings issued by the Met Office have been lifted.
Northern areas of Scotland are expected to continue to see heavy showers, some of them wintry, on Thursday and commuters have been warned that road and rail journeys could be affected.
Strong, gale-force winds are also sweeping the UK, with gusts reaching up to 92mph in Scotland this morning while the northeast of England is likely to see severe gales particularly in coastal parts of Northumberland, the Met Office said.
For the rest of the weekend, the whole of the UK is likely to see widespread showers and strong winds continuing into next week, according to the Met Office’s 10-day forecast.
Drivers have been advised to remain cautious while travelling as dangerous conditions continue.
