Scotland hit by frost as Arctic chill to make way for torrential rain this week

dailyrecord.co.uk:

Scotland's freezing weather is set to come to an end on this week to be replaced with torrential rainfall and gusty winds as cold Arctic air subsides.

That's according to the Met Office, as the forecaster has issued a weather alert for rainfall lasting from midnight on Thursday until 3pm that afternoon, warning people that it may lead to potential flooding and "difficult" travel conditions.

There's also still a snow warning in place for certain areas until early Thursday morning, with spells of the white stuff likely to fall on Wednesday afternoon and evening and mostly affecting high-ground areas as well as Shetland and Orkney.

After the final flurries of snowfall, conditions will become milder, resulting in the wetter and windier weather hitting. The ongoing cold snap will subside on Thursday for many areas of Scotland, except for the north where you might still find it cold until the weekend, and a spell of heavy rain and strong gusts will move in from the west.Met Office Deputy Chief Meteorologist Helen Caughey said: "The transition to milder air in the second half of the week might be welcome for some, but it brings with it wet and windy conditions, as low pressure moves in from the west, which will bring some heavy and persistent rain to some western and northern areas, as well as some gusty winds, especially for exposed coastal areas."The Met Office's alert for rain comes into force at midnight on Thursday, March 16, and will last until 3pm that afternoon.