Key Points
- A yellow weather warning for ice affects parts of eastern Scotland until 10am on Monday.
- Temperatures fell below freezing overnight after Sunday’s rain, creating icy stretches on untreated roads and pavements.
- Motorists face difficult travel conditions due to black ice and slippery surfaces.
- Forecasters predict sunny spells and blustery showers on Monday, with a frosty start into Tuesday.
Glasgow (Glasgow Express) February 16, 2026 – A yellow weather warning for ice across eastern Scotland ends at exactly 10am today, following overnight freezing temperatures after Sunday’s rain.
The Met Office alert urges caution on untreated surfaces where black ice poses risks to drivers and pedestrians. Icy conditions developed as skies cleared, dropping temperatures below freezing.
What caused the ice warning in eastern Scotland?
A spell of rain and hill snow on Sunday afternoon led to the formation of ice overnight, according to the Met Office. Temperatures plummeted below freezing, creating hazardous stretches on roads and pavements.
As reported by STV News of STV, forecasters highlight likely difficult travel conditions in the warning area. The previous yellow alert covering most of Scotland ended at midday on Friday.
What weather follows the ice warning?
Monday brings sunny spells and blustery showers after the warning lifts at 10am. Overnight into Tuesday expects a frosty start, with a largely dry day and winter sunshine.
How might conditions evolve later this week?
Met Office operational meteorologist Dan Stroud notes cloud and rain pushing into south-west England and South Wales late Tuesday, potentially bringing rain, sleet and hill snow by Wednesday. Snow warnings may follow, though Thursday into Friday stays largely dry with clear skies and milder temperatures.
What precautions apply during the ice warning?
Motorists and pedestrians should take extra care on untreated surfaces due to black ice risks. Around 1 to 2cm of snow fell overnight in some areas, with up to 10cm forecast in higher ground.
STV News reports the alert remains in force until 10am Monday, emphasising slippery surfaces from the recent freeze.
