Quick Read
- Multiple Met Office yellow warnings for snow and rain are active across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire today, February 4, 2026.
- A snow warning for inland areas and Dyce was in effect until 3 PM, with up to 20 cm accumulation at higher elevations.
- An earlier rain warning for Aberdeen City and coastal areas concluded at noon, bringing 10-20 mm of rain to already saturated ground.
- A new 18-hour rain warning for Aberdeenshire begins at 6 PM tonight, lasting until noon tomorrow, with up to 40 mm rainfall expected.
- The Dundee vs. Motherwell Premiership match has been postponed, and a pitch inspection is scheduled for the Aberdeen vs. Celtic game at Pittodrie.
ABERDEEN (Azat TV) – Scotland’s North East is bracing for continued severe weather as Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire remain under multiple Met Office yellow warnings for snow and rain, with a new alert issued to extend through Thursday. The challenging conditions, which have plagued the region since January 2026, are already causing significant disruption, including the postponement of a Scottish Premiership football match and concerns over another major fixture.
Ongoing Snow and Rain Warnings for Aberdeen
The severe weather experienced in January has continued into February, with two separate Met Office yellow warnings for snow and rain initially in effect for parts of today, Wednesday, February 4, 2026. The snow warning, which began at midnight, was active until 3 PM, impacting inland Aberdeenshire and areas like Dyce, though largely sparing Aberdeen City. Forecasters predicted accumulations of 1-3 cm above 100 metres, potentially reaching 5 cm in some localized spots, and up to 20 cm for ground above 200 metres. Strong winds were expected to create blizzard conditions and drifting snow, particularly in the northern parts of the warning area, according to the Met Office.
Concurrently, a rain warning was in effect from 2 AM until noon today, covering Aberdeen City and coastal areas of Aberdeenshire, including Stonehaven, Laurencekirk, Peterhead, and Fraserburgh. This alert warned of a spell of heavier rain, with 10-20 mm totals expected in lower-lying and coastal areas. Given the already saturated ground from a prolonged period of unsettled weather, this additional rainfall brought an increased risk of localized flooding and difficult driving conditions.
Football Fixtures Face Weather Disruption
The brutal weather conditions have already led to significant disruption in Scottish football. The Premiership match between Dundee and Motherwell was postponed after Dens Park failed a pitch inspection at 2:30 PM today, as confirmed by Motherwell FC. The club expressed disappointment that a decision was not made earlier despite an early inspection schedule.
Further concerns have been raised for the Aberdeen vs. Celtic William Hill Premiership game, scheduled for this evening. Aberdeen FC contacted the SPFL earlier today to arrange a pitch inspection at Pittodrie, set for 4 PM. A statement from Aberdeen FC noted that ‘prolonged rain over the last few weeks has made the pitch heavy,’ with a specific area at the Merkland end causing concern. Ground staff have reportedly been working tirelessly to prepare the surface. Beyond the Premiership, Highland League matches in the North and East, including those at Inverurie and Wick Academy, have also been postponed.
New Rain Alert Extends Through Thursday
Adding to the region’s challenges, the Met Office has issued a new yellow warning for rain across Aberdeenshire, set to commence at 6 PM tonight, Wednesday, February 4, and last for 18 hours until noon tomorrow, Thursday, February 5. This latest warning primarily affects much of Aberdeenshire, encompassing areas such as Inverurie, Kintore, Alford, and parts of Royal Deeside, including Banchory and Ballater, but does not include Aberdeen City. The Met Office anticipates 15-30 mm of rain quite widely, with some places potentially seeing 30-40 mm. This rainfall, combined with melting snow from previous warnings, is expected to lead to further travel disruption and an elevated risk of flooding. Additionally, rain is forecast to turn to snow above 300 to 400 metres later on Thursday morning.
The continued pattern of severe weather warnings and their immediate impact on daily life and major events like football matches underscores the increasing vulnerability of infrastructure and public services in the North East to prolonged periods of unsettled conditions. This persistent disruption, extending from January into February, highlights the challenges local authorities and event organizers face in maintaining normalcy amidst unpredictable environmental shifts.