We started 2026 off with a round of weather warnings for snow and ice, and it looks like we are bracing for another period of breezy weather here in Glasgow. STV weather forecaster Sean Batty has published his latest Insight, predicting Glasgow could witness more sub-zero temperatures starting from Burns Night (January 25).
Cold air is now more likely to approach Scotland from the East, proving to be chillier than the period we had at the beginning of January. While Batty remarked that things could still change, being prepared for another cold snap is beneficial.
Apparently, different computer systems are predicting different outcomes, which can only help forecast trends, rather than sure outcomes when it comes to long-range-forecasting. However, Scotland is now more like to experience longer spells of breezy weather compared to the past few years.
Regardless, we will be experiencing a drop in temperatures, even if it doesn’t go all the way to -8 degrees.
Sean Batty said: “I know whenever I write stories like this, some people respond with, “It’s just winter,” and of course, that’s true. However, it’s been several years since we’ve experienced such a prolonged period of colder-than-average conditions, and it’s relatively rare to see two notable cold spells within the same month.”
“Some runs show sub-zero daytime temperatures and lows of around –8C in Glasgow by the end of January, while others point to much milder conditions, with highs near 8C and lows of 6C.”
“However, when those extremes are stripped out, the overall trend indicates a noticeable drop in temperatures over the coming week.”