Wintry weather – Wednesday 19th November

Thawing snow sml

Wintry weather conditions means that several schools in the North and West Mainland are closed today.  

** Update - 0750hrs - Nesting and Mosssbank Primary Schools will also be closed today ** 

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  • Brae High School and Aith Junior High School will be closed. 
  • Lunnasting, North Roe, Ollaberry and Urafirth Primary Schools will be closed. 

Further snow showers are forecast during the day on strong northerly winds, with the possibility of disruption to public bus services.  Passengers are asked to contact bus operators for more information.   Updates are also available on the Public Bus Voicebank 01595 745744 or the School Transport Vocebanks on 01595 745743.

The Met Office Yellow Warning of Snow and Ice for the North of Scotland is in place until 2100hrs on Thursday. 


 

Published: 19th November 2025