A severe snow and ice warning remains in place across the north and southeastern Scotland with a number of schools closed. The yellow warning, which was extended until 10am on Friday, covers much of western and northern Scotland, including Grampian, the Highlands, Orkney, and Shetland.

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The alert will run for 24 hours from midday, covering Grampian, the Highlands, Orkney & Shetland, Dumfries & Galloway and across Ayrshire.

Scotland is continuing to be hit by freezing weather, with rain, sleet and snow expected to fall across large parts of the country. Temperatures at Loch Glascarnoch in the Highlands fell to -11C on Saturday night after forecasters extended a yellow warning from 09:00 on Sunday until 12:00 on Monday.

The Met Office warned there is a chance of travel disruption on roads with some stranded vehicles and passengers, as well as delayed or cancelled rail and air travel.

Forecasters warn of difficult driving conditions as workers and school pupils return after the Christmas break.

A three-day snow warning has been issued by the Met Office for much of Britain, with temperatures set to plunge for the first weekend of 2025. Around 5cm of snow is expected to fall widely across swathes of the Midlands, Wales and northern England, with as much as 20-30cm over high ground in Wales or the Pennines.

Snow and sleet began to hit southern England on Wednesday afternoon as an amber weather warning came into force, with the Met Office saying further warnings are likely to be issued as the week goes on.

Snow and icy conditions force about 80 schools to close.

The Met Office has issued several warnings for snow and ice this week, with temperatures plunging to well below freezing in some areas. An Arctic blast has tipped out a massive amount of snow over the last few days.