Yellow Ice Warning Issued for Dumfries, Galloway, Lothian and Borders
This alert is no longer in effect.
Met Office issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for ice across Edinburgh, the Lothians, and the Scottish Borders from Sunday night through Monday morning.
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- Record type
- Ice Warning
- Affected area
- Dumfries, Galloway, Lothian & Borders
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- Met Office
Winter notices differ by expected impact and timing. The original notice carries the forecast window and any travel guidance for the named area.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Dumfries, Galloway, Lothian & Borders.
Alert Details
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for ice. This alert is currently active for the Dumfries, Galloway, Lothian & Borders region, indicating the potential for icy conditions to impact the area.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers the following geographic regions and councils:
- Edinburgh
- East Lothian
- Midlothian Council
- West Lothian
- Scottish Borders
What You Should Do
Residents in the affected council areas are advised to take note of the yellow warning issued by the Met Office. According to the agency, individuals should stay updated with the latest weather information during the warning period.
Expected Conditions
The primary hazard for this alert is ice. The Met Office has designated this as a yellow-level event, affecting the Dumfries, Galloway, Lothian & Borders region.
Timeline
The alert is scheduled to go into effect at 20:00 on Sunday, February 15. It is expected to remain in place until 10:00 on Monday, February 16.
Original source: Met Office Official Notice ↗
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