Key Points
- Met Office has issued a yellow warning for snow showers and icy roads in Glasgow, particularly affecting Kelvinside.
- Sub-zero temperatures expected, leading to potential travel disruptions from accumulating snow and ice on untreated surfaces.
- Snow accumulations forecast at 3-7 cm around 150m elevation and 10-15 cm above 400m in Scotland, with brisk winds worsening conditions.
- Warnings in place amid a shift to colder air, with sleet and snow pushing across the region overnight.
Glasgow (Glasgow Express) February 16, 2026 – The Met Office has issued a new yellow weather alert for Glasgow, warning of snow showers and icy conditions as sub-zero temperatures grip the city.
Officials urge residents to prepare for potential travel disruptions, with untreated surfaces likely to become hazardous due to ice formation and snow buildup on higher ground.
What triggered the new Met Office alert for Glasgow?
A band of rain, sleet, and snow is pushing in from the west across Scotland, bringing cloudy conditions and brisk southerly winds that will make the cold feel even more severe.
According to the Met Office Scotland weather forecast, accumulations could reach 3 to 7 cm at around 150m elevation, rising to 10 to 15 cm above 400m, particularly overnight.
As reported by Kathryn Chalk of Met Office, a yellow snow and ice warning remains in force, with periods of sleet and snow expected to cause some disruption from both snow and icy surfaces.
How will sub-zero temperatures affect Glasgow residents?
The alert highlights low likelihood but medium impact risks, including snow showers leading to icy roads and travel issues in areas like Kelvinside.
Which areas face the highest risk from ice and snow?
Higher ground in Glasgow and surrounding Scotland will see the most significant snowfalls, while lower levels risk ice on untreated surfaces as temperatures drop sharply.
Yellow warnings indicate a need for caution, with advice to check Met Office tips for staying safe in snow and ice conditions.
What are the next steps for those in the alert area?
Residents should anticipate colder air pulling through, with wintry showers merging into longer spells of precipitation over elevated terrain.
Authorities recommend monitoring updates, as conditions may evolve with ongoing rain and snow through the evening and into Monday night.
