SCOTS have been battered by heavy rain and bitter winds in recent days – but a weather map reveals warm weather could be on its way.
Today saw clusters of heavy and thundery showers in some places with some snow over the mountains.
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But forecasters say the country could see higher temperatures in the coming days amid hopes for an “Indian Summer”.
The Met Office Meteorological Glossary first published in 1916, defines it as “a warm, calm spell of weather occurring in autumn, especially in October and November”.
Bookmaker Coral cut the odds to 2-1 (from 4-1) on this month being the hottest October on record.
BBC weather presenter Calum MacColl explained: “On Monday, there will be a build of pressure which should bring mostly dry conditions.
“Once we clear any fog patches, there will be variable clouds and some sunny spells.
“Blustery southwest winds in parts of the northwest may give some rain at times.
“Temperatures will be up a notch, around 11 to 12 degrees celsius.”
A weather map from WXCharts shows the mercury could rise to 16C in the Scottish borders by next Wednesday.
In Glasgow, it is set to be slightly cooler at 14C or 15C.
Edinburgh will see highs of 13C or 14C.
In its long-range weather forecast for October 17 to October 26, the Met Office says a “drier and brighter interlude is probable”.
It adds: “Most of the rain, showers and strong winds are likely to be in the northwest with southeastern areas often dry and bright.
“Temperatures will be above average and probably feeling warm in the brighter spells.
“Later in October, there is a chance of more settled conditions developing, but with temperatures falling closer to average and some overnight frost and fog.”
Today’s weather conditions saw drivers on the A83 diverted from the Rest and Be Thankful due to heavy rain in Argyll and Bute.
The notorious road often causes travel chaos for drivers on the major rural route with lengthy diversions in place.
Last year, ten people were airlifted to safety after their vehicles became trapped by a landslide caused by torrential rain and flooding.
