Edinburgh weather: Strong winds and snow warning

By The Newsroom
Published 8th Dec 2014, 11:25 BST
Wind, snow, and sleet could make driving conditions difficult. Picture: Esme AllenWind, snow, and sleet could make driving conditions difficult. Picture: Esme Allen
Wind, snow, and sleet could make driving conditions difficult. Picture: Esme Allen
Gale force winds, snow and sleet are set to batter the Lothians over the coming days, with winds expected to reach speeds of up to 70mph.

Forecasters have issued a yellow weather alert for the Capital and warned the city would experience an onslaught of “wintry conditions” on Wednesday.

But a Met Office spokesman said Edinburgh’s sheltered position could mean it escapes the worst of the conditions.

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He added: “There’s a potential for sleet and snow over higher ground, with hail overnight into Wednesday.