Snow and ice warnings issued for Scotland

Forecasters are warning of potential travel disruption with snow and ice alerts in force across much of Scotland.

The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for such conditions across the north east and east of the country as far south as Edinburgh, which is in place until midday on Monday.

It warns that more than 10cm could fall on ground above 200 metres in northern areas, while further south snowfall accumulation is likely to be “patchier” and generally between 1cm to 2cm.

The latest warnings come after days of wintry weather, which saw temperatures drop to minus 11.1C at Loch Glasgarnoch in the Highlands early on Sunday morning, according to Met Office data.

A warning of snow across northern, western and south-west Scotland is in force until 11am on Monday.

Areas in the south west could see 2-5 cm of snow in some places, mainly above 200 metres, while areas further north could see 1-4cm accumulate.

A warning of snow in south-eastern Scotland, extending from Edinburgh to Lanark and Lockerbie and down to the border, will be in force from midnight on Sunday until midday on Monday.

The Met Office said that 2-5 cm of snow could accumulate widely, with as much as 10-20 cm over the higher ground of the Borders and the southern edge of the Lothians.

Met Office chief forecaster Frank Saunders said: “Cold conditions in Scotland will continue, with snow showers in many coastal areas, and more persistent snow for a time in the southeast.”

Forecasters warned of potential disruption to travel in the areas covered by the warnings.

ScotRail advised people to check their journeys before travelling.

It said: “Yellow weather warnings for snow and ice are in place across the country until midday on Monday January 6.

“If you’re planning to to travel, check your entire journey using our app or website as delays & alterations to services are possible.

Take care when out and about.”

Network Rail Scotland said it has made preparations to deal with the weather.

In a post on X, it said: “We’re expecting snow move into central Scotland this morning, light initially, but getting heavier. It’ll continue into the evening.

“We’ll see heavy snow across the lines out of Inverness tonight and overnight. A normal service is operating today.

“Locomotives with ploughs are standing by at strategic locations, ready to clear tracks if it’s needed.

“Snow showers remain likely across parts of the West Highland Line and lines out of Inverness for the first half of the week.”