Snow and ice warnings for Scotland as temperature plummets to -11C

dailyrecord.co.uk:

Snow and ice is set to batter Scotland over the next two days with travel chaos expected as temperatures plummet to -11C.The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for snow and ice which is in place in Central Scotland, Fife, Grampian, Highlands, Lothian and Strathclyde and Tayside from 9am this morning, Sunday, January 5 until 6am tomorrow morning.A yellow warning for snow has also been issued from midnight tonight until 6am tomorrow in south west Scotland, Lothians and in Ayrshire.It comes as Loch Glascarnoch in the Highlands recorded the lowest temperature in the United Kingdom last night when the mercury fell to -11C.The snow could accumulate in some places and the Met Office warns people in the south east that between 2-5 cm could fall overnight.

Meanwhile, in higher grounds in the Borders they say people could expect as much as 10-15cm. Sleet is more likely on the eastern coasts.

Road users in the affected parts are warned to plan well ahead and expect delays and tough driving conditions. And to ensure you have essentials in the car before setting off.

Met Office Chief Forecaster Jason Kelly, said: “This weekend will bring a range of weather hazards to the UK, notable snow accumulations, freezing rain, ice and heavy rain as well as some gusty conditions.“We have issued a number of severe weather warnings, including Amber warnings for snow and ice in parts of England and Wales.