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Scotland's snow has fallen every day of 2026 so far
Summary
Heavy snow began on 1 January and has fallen daily in parts of north‑east Scotland, prompting school closures and road disruptions.
Content
Heavy snow began on 1 January and has fallen every day in parts of north‑east Scotland so far in 2026. The reporter notes deep accumulations across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire and describes disruption to normal life. Hundreds of schools have been closed and some rural communities have been isolated. Local shops and services have reported difficulties keeping some supplies on shelves.
Current situation:
- Aberdeenshire Council declared a "major incident" and said it was responding to a prolonged period of significant impact.
- Snow has fallen daily since 1 January in affected areas, causing school closures, impassable roads and some residents to be cut off.
- The Met Office issued an Amber snow warning and weather warnings remain in place for the weekend, while forecasts show milder temperatures expected next week.
Summary:
Communities across the north‑east have faced sustained disruption to travel, education and supplies. Authorities have escalated response through the major incident declaration, and weather services have active warnings while milder conditions are forecast next week.
