The Met Office has raised the alarm, issuing a critical amber weather warning for snow set to bring significant disruption to parts of the UK. The alert, forecasting 'heavy and persistent' snowfall, is active from 3am until 2pm on Sunday, January 11, 2026.
Regions in the Path of the Snow Bomb
Forecasters warn that a band of snow will sweep across specific areas during Sunday morning and into the early afternoon. The amber warning for snow covers the following regions:
- Central, Tayside & Fife: Angus, Perth and Kinross, Stirling.
- Grampian: Aberdeenshire, Moray.
- Highlands & Eilean Siar: Highland.
Expected Impacts and Travel Chaos
The impending wintry blast is anticipated to cause severe disruption across the country. The Met Office states there is a 'good chance' that some rural communities could become cut off entirely by the accumulating snow.
Travel networks are expected to bear the brunt of the conditions. Drivers are warned of treacherous road conditions with a risk of vehicles becoming stranded. Significant delays and cancellations are likely on rail services and at airports. Furthermore, power cuts are also probable as the weather system takes hold.
Public Urged to Prepare
This new amber alert follows warnings of other hazardous conditions, such as freezing rain in the Midlands. The Met Office's escalation to an amber warning—the second most severe tier—highlights the serious risk to daily life and infrastructure. Residents in the affected areas are advised to avoid non-essential travel, check for updates on public transport, and prepare for potential isolation and loss of power.
