WEATHER and travel warnings remain in place for icy conditions across much of Scotland after the widespread snowfall of recent days.
The Met Office has a yellow warning for ice in place for all of Scotland.
It warns that with falls of rain, sleet and snow dying out, there is a risk of icy surfaces and “difficult” travel conditions.
READ MORE: Travel disruption Scotland: Warnings in place after recent snowfall
However another yellow warning of snow and ice has also been issued for tomorrow between 3am and 9pm, where a band of heavy snow may lead to travel disruption.
After a snowy Thursday for some, what has the weekend weather got in store? 🌧️🌤️
— Met Office (@metoffice) January 14, 2021
Here's your weekend forecast 👇 pic.twitter.com/dnpFcszgRO
The office has told people to beware of the chance of injuries from slipping while walking on icy surfaces, as well as “some icy patches on some untreated roads, pavements and cycle paths”.
Fog is also forecast for parts of the country, along with mist around Glasgow which may pose hazards for motorists.
If you have woken up to #fog this morning, please take extra care on your journey#WeatherReady @RAC @HighwaysEnglandhttps://t.co/l3x2ZQ0uBg pic.twitter.com/dKsvagZnIZ
— Met Office (@metoffice) January 15, 2021
Heavy snowfall amid a cold snap has already caused travel disruptions across Scotland.
The Met Office has advised people to clear snow and ice from footpaths outside their homes, preferably in the morning.
“You can then cover the path with salt before nightfall to stop it refreezing overnight,” the advice says.
Regions and local authorities affected:
Central, Tayside & Fife
- Angus
- Clackmannanshire
- Dundee
- Falkirk
- Fife
- Perth and Kinross
- Stirling
Grampian
- Aberdeen
- Aberdeenshire
- Moray
Highlands & Eilean Siar
- Highland
SW Scotland, Lothian Borders
- Dumfries and Galloway
- East Lothian
- Edinburgh
- Midlothian Council
- Scottish Borders
- West Lothian
Strathclyde
- Argyll and Bute
- East Ayrshire
- East Dunbartonshire
- East Renfrewshire
- Glasgow
- Inverclyde
- North Ayrshire
- North Lanarkshire
- Renfrewshire
- South Ayrshire
- South Lanarkshire
- West Dunbartonshire
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