Snow and ice have caused significant disruption to road and rail travel across the north-east of Scotland, with more yellow warnings issued amid the inclement weather.
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for snow and ice on Thursday, which is due to begin at 4pm and remain in place until 10am on Friday.
Forecasters are warning of delays to road and rail journeys as well as the risk of slips on untreated surfaces.
The forecast states: “Further snow showers are expected at times, with a band of more persistent sleet and snow moving southwards later on Thursday afternoon and through the evening. 3 to 7 cm snowfall is likely in places, whilst 10 cm or more is possible above 300 metres.
A snow and ice warning is due to come into force on Thursday afternoon
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“Across Shetland, much of this may fall during a short spell during the late afternoon period, accompanied by strong and gusty winds leading to temporary blizzard conditions.
“Rain or sleet is likely at times along some coasts and at lower levels towards the west of the warning area, with untreated wet surfaces leading to a risk of ice formation on Thursday night.”
Meanwhile a 36-hour snow warning has been issued for Sunday, beginning at midnight and remaining in place until midday on Monday in a challenging start to the week.
The Met Office is warning of potential power cuts and the risk of communities becoming cut off, with more heavy snowfall forecast over the weekend.
They added: “Whilst not all areas may be affected, outbreaks of snow will likely develop during Sunday and Sunday night, potentially giving some significant accumulations in places.
Sunday’s snow warning covers large parts of the north-east
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“The greatest risk is in southern and eastern Scotland, where 2-5 cm may accumulate in quite a few places and perhaps as much as 10-20 cm over high ground. Rain or sleet is more likely near some northern and eastern coasts.”
Police Scotland warned drivers of poor conditions on the roads in south Aberdeenshire on Thursday morning, urging drivers to take care amid the wintry weather.
Drivers are facing difficult conditions in the Braemar and Ballater areas, with the A939 between Cock Bridge and Tomintoul closed due to the snow.
There has also been significant disruption to rail services across parts of northern Scotland, with the Highland Main Line from Perth to Inverness and the Far North Line to Wick and Thurso closed due to landslips and flooding.
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