Storm Caroline is expected to hit the north of Britain this week, with forecast winds of up to 80mph (130kph) prompting a severe weather warning for northern Scotland.



Snow and falling temperatures were forecast to affect the west of the country on Friday as the third named storm of the season passes through.

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The Met Office said: “Storm Caroline is expected to bring a spell of very windy weather to northern Scotland on Thursday. Gusts of 60-70mph are expected quite widely, with gusts to 80mph possible near north-facing mainland coasts and across the isles.

“Road, rail, air and ferry services may be affected, with longer journey times and cancellations possible. Some short-term loss of power and other services is possible.”

It said some coastal areas would affected by large waves or sea spray.



A yellow snow and ice warning was already in place for Friday for Scotland, Northern Ireland, western England and Wales.

Forecasters said some gusts could be strong enough to bring down power cables. Areas outside the warning zone were also likely to experience windy conditions on Thursday.

A Met Office spokeswoman, Nicola Maxey, said: “Winds will pick up across the rest of the country so it will be a blustery day for many areas.”

As the storm moved away from the UK and towards Scandinavia on Friday it would be followed by cold air. Snow showers were forecast to become increasingly frequent over northern Scotland late on Thursday and were expected across many other parts of Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales and western England on Friday.



Forecasters said 2-5cm of snow was likely for some areas, with 10-20cm possible on high ground.