Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:48am on 12 Jan 2025,Sunday Weather & Environment
Temperatures plunged to -18.9°C in the Highland village of Roybridge, Scotland, marking the UK’s coldest January night since 2010. The average January low for northern Scotland is 0.3°C. Over 50 schools were shut in the Highlands, with closures in Aberdeenshire, Moray, and Shetland as freezing weather persisted. The UK Health Security Agency extended its cold weather alert until January 14, warning of increased health risks. Milder air is forecast from Sunday, with temperatures reaching 10-14°C next week, potentially causing snowmelt and flooding. Scottish Water reported a 30% rise in burst pipes due to the extreme cold.
