Scotland weather: Country to be hit by more snow and ice

Large parts of Scotland are expected to be hit by snow and ice following a night of bitter temperatures.

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for this afternoon, with the cold snap likely to last from 4pm today until 11am on Monday and travel chaos expected.

The chilliest overnight temperature in the UK – an icy -10C caused by an Arctic blast – was recorded in the Scottish Highlands.

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Snow and ice are forecast for much of the north, north-east, west and north-west of the country throughout today and into the early part of the morning.

Commuters have been warned to expect longer journey times by road, bus and train services, while icy patches on “untreated roads, pavements and cycle paths” are likely.

Wintry showers will sweep across western Scotland and the Northern Isles before turning to rain at low levels during the early hours of Monday, allowing icy patches to form.

A few centimetres of snow are possible on hills above 200 metres.

Conditions are set to become more hazardous, according to the Met office, with large parts of Scotland expected to be hit by snow and ice. Picture: Jonathan Brady/PA Wire.Conditions are set to become more hazardous, according to the Met office, with large parts of Scotland expected to be hit by snow and ice. Picture: Jonathan Brady/PA Wire.
Conditions are set to become more hazardous, according to the Met office, with large parts of Scotland expected to be hit by snow and ice. Picture: Jonathan Brady/PA Wire.

Martin Bowles, Met Office meteorologist, said: “The biggest hazard over the next couple of days is going to be ice because we're getting these snow showers which will all freeze overnight.

“Obviously roads tend to be quite well gritted, especially main roads, but I would warn people to be careful on pavements, minor roads that don't get gritted or city roads.”

Traffic Scotland is urging motorists to take caution on the roads and has shared details of its Trunk Road Gritter Tracker service.

For further travel information, visit the Traffic Scotland website.

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