Met Office snow and ice weather warnings across Scotland

The Met Office has issued snow and ice weather warnings across Scotland.

Yellow alerts for ice come into force at 7pm on Monday covering northern parts of the mainland. A snow warning follows from 3am in effect north of Stirling.

A further ice warning starts from 5am on Tuesday, covering inland areas over the central belt and south of the country.

Meteorologists said there could be as much as 10cm of snow on high ground.

“A period of snow on Tuesday could bring some disruption to transport and infrastructure across higher parts of Scotland,” the Met Office said.

Taking effect from 3am to 6pm on Tuesday, the Met Office said some roads and railways will likely be affected by the snowfall, with longer journey times.

“An area of rain will reach the west of Scotland early on Tuesday, before pushing erratically south and east through the morning, easing and clearing into the afternoon,” the Met Office said.

“Whilst there is some uncertainty as to the exact track and extent, a period of snow is likely over high ground, with accumulations of 2-5cm possible above about 150m elevation, and as much as 5-10cm above 400m.”

Coastal areas are not expected to see any snow.

Yellow weather warnings will take effect across Scotland on Tuesday. Met Office

Scotland will also be hit by multiple yellow weather warnings for ice on Tuesday as temperatures remain low.

A warning covers central Scotland and the Borders from 5am to midday.

“Outbreaks of rain and hill snow, falling on sub-zero surfaces, could lead to some icy conditions on Tuesday morning,” the warning states.

The north-east, including Aberdeen, Peterhead and Elgin, is also at risk.

“Overnight showers and low temperatures will bring an ice risk,” the north-east warning said.

The north of the country, is also under a yellow weather warning for ice.

“Scattered showers will feed into the northeast and far north of mainland Scotland bringing a risk of icy conditions on roads and pavements, resulting in difficult driving conditions,” the warning said.