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Week ahead weather forecast: Scattered showers and some sunny spells for those in the Highlands

This is what the forecast has in store for the upcoming week in the Highlands
This is what the forecast has in store for the upcoming week in the Highlands

Here’s a look at the Met Office’s weather forecast for across the Highlands in the coming week.

The Met Office has forecast sunny spells for Grampian while some parts of the islands and western Highlands will receive heavy rain later this week.

Throughout the north and north-east it is predicted sunshine for most, however there will be an occasional bout of rain towards the tail-end of the week.

From the end of October into November, the Atlantic system will bring about more wild and windy conditions for those living in the west.

This will be accompanied by heavy rain with very brief periods of dry weather, mainly in southern areas.

Here’s your day-by-day weather forecast for the week ahead:

Inverness weather forecast

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Monday will be a bright day with sunny intervals and showers. Chance of rain 40% with temperatures between 8°C and 12°C. Humidity between 70% and 84%.

Tuesday will see occasional rain in places. Chance of rain 50% with temperatures between 8°C and 15°C. Humidity between 82% and 86%.

Wednesday will have some sunshine and scattered showers. Chance of rain 10% with temperatures between 11°C and 14 °C. Humidity between 80% and 89%.

Thursday will be dry and cloudy. Chance of rain 10% with temperatures between 10°C and 13 °C. Humidity between 86% and 90%.

Friday will be dry with occasional sunshine. Chance of rain 10% with temperatures between 9°C and 12 °C. Humidity between 80% and 88%.

Saturday will be cloudy and dry throughout the day. Chance of rain 10% with temperatures between 8°C and 11°C. Humidity between 81% and 90%.

Thurso weather forecast

Monday will be a bright day with occasional showers and fresh winds. Chance of rain 50% with temperatures between 7°C and 10 °C. Humidity between 70% and 84%.

Tuesday will see consistent rain throughout the day becoming heavier in the evening. Chance of rain 90% with temperatures between 6°C and 14 °C. Humidity between 84% and 90%.

Wednesday will have some sunny spells with showers in the early afternoon. Chance of rain 30% with temperatures between 9°C and 14°C. Humidity between 83% and 91%.

Thursday will be cloudy and dry for most parts. Chance of rain 10% with temperatures between 9°C and 12°C. Humidity between 85% and 92%.

Friday will be a sunny day with some occasional cloud cover. Chance of rain 10% with temperatures between 8°C and 11 °C. Humidity between 81% and 92%.

Saturday will be cloudy and dry for most. Chance of rain 10% with temperatures between 7°C and 10 °C. Humidity between 83% and 92%.