Scots braced for more snow and ice amid Met Office yellow weather warning
The warning covers much of east of country, including Edinburgh and Aberdeen, from Sunday evening until 12pm on Monday.
Scotland is braced for more snow and ice as the yellow weather warning issued by the Met Office extends into Monday morning.
The warning covers much of the east of the country, including Edinburgh, Perth, Aberdeen and Inverness, from Sunday evening until noon tomorrow. The meteorological experts said wintry showers with snow on hills was expected.
Forecasters warned the freezing conditions could lead to disruption to transport and infrastructure and the possibility of injuries from slips on frozen surfaces.
The warning says: “A cm or two of snow is possible at low levels inland with 5-10cm over the hills, but showers at low levels are expected to turn increasingly to rain overnight.”
The Met Office has also issued yellow warnings for snow affecting the East Midland and North West England as well as Yorkshire and Humber. Residents have been told some roads and railways could be affected, with longer journey times by road, bus and train services.
The Met Office said: “Rain will likely fall as snow to relatively low levels for a time this evening and at first tonight across parts of northern England, giving a few cms of additional cover locally.
“Snow should become confined to the higher parts of northern and central Wales, as well as northern England with time, leading to accumulations of 2-5cm on some roads above around 150m, and perhaps 10-15cm on roads above around 350m. Snow will die out from the north through Monday.”
UK residents have been told to keep themselves and others safe by planning their route carefully, giving themselves extra time for their journeys.
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Drivers are advised to carry some essentials in their vehicles in the event of any delays due to snow - including warm clothing, a blanket, food, water, and ice scraper.
The Met Office said Saturday night saw the coldest temperatures since last winter, with minus 12.5C recorded in Altnaharra in the Highlands.
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