Break in the grey as Aberdeen sees sunshine for the first time in 21 days

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 2 min read 100% complete by Nadeem BadshahFebruary 13, 2026 at 12:08 AM

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After 21 days, Aberdeen, Scotland, experienced sunshine for the first time since January 21st, ending the longest sunless period since Met Office records began in 1957. The Dyce area recorded 30 minutes of sun on Thursday afternoon. The region, along with the rest of the UK, has experienced weeks of heavy rain, with Aboyne receiving four times its average January rainfall. A yellow warning for snow and ice is in place for most of Scotland and northern England. The change in weather is due to a northerly air mass bringing drier, brighter conditions, although wintry showers are expected.

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