Yellow weather warning for snow and ice for Scotland
Wintery conditions are expected on Thursday and Friday
Last updated 6th Jan 2022
Most parts of Scotland are on alert for snow and ice with a yellow weather warning being issued from Thursday morning along the west coast and across the M8 corridor, Grampians and Southern Uplands.
The Met Office is forecasting snow from 10am on Thursday as warm air meets runs into the cold conditions which have hung around in recent days.
"Met Office spokesman Grahame Madge said:Thursday we will start to get this weather front coming in from the west. We are going to see that moisture-laden air coming in, bumping into this cold air and whenever you get that you tend to get transient snow. It's likely to last for one or two hours."
Snow drift warning
Forecasters say the snow may cause some travel disruption over higher routes during the day with two to five centimetres likely above heights of 200 to 300 metres, and 10 to 15cm above 400 metres.
Strong winds are expected to lead to drifting and blizzard conditions in the Hebrides and coastal areas of Scotland.
Frequent wintry showers during Thursday evening and overnight are likely to lead to a fresh covering of snow for areas above 200 metres, with freezing conditions returning and more possible travel disruption.
The Met Office forecasts milder conditions going into the weekend.
Mr Madge said: "Friday into Saturday we have got another frontal system moving across the UK. That's more likely to deliver rain more widely.
"By Saturday and into the weekend any wintry showers are likely to be just over the higher tops."