Heavy snow to spark travel chaos across Scotland as warnings EXTENDED amid -10C freeze
SCOTS are bracing for snow and ice with travel disruption expected to affect large parts of the country.
The Met Office has issued a yellow warning until 10am tomorrow, with heavy snow and hail showers likely.
The warning stretches from parts of Argyll and Bute to Aberdeenshire, Moray, the Highlands, and Orkney and Shetland.
It comes as schools across Scotland have been forced to close after heavy snow blanketed the country overnight.
Maps from WXCharts show that there could be more than eight inches of snow falling in Scotland in the next couple of days and there will be flurries of one or two inches across the country.
The snow will continue to fall later in the week with more than 10 inches expected for Scots on Thursday and Friday.
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Residents are being warned to expect possible travel delays on roads, stranding some vehicles and passengers.
Delays or cancellations to bus, rail and air travel, with some road closures and longer journey times are also anticipated.
ScotRail warned train services are severely disrupted between Inverness and Wick/Kyle of Lochalsh.
The train operator says it is currently unable to operate replacement transport for cancelled services due to road conditions.
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Some rural communities could become cut off and power cuts may occur.
The weather service also warned there is a chance of injuries from slips and falls on icy surfaces, while untreated pavements and cycle paths might be impassable.
The rest of the week is predicted to be cold with patchy showers, particularly in northern areas, until temperatures rise at the weekend.
It comes as the UKHSA has warned that as temperatures plummet, many people could be at risk of serious health conditions.
Dr Agostinho Sousa, Head of Extreme Events and Health Protection at UKHSA, said: "Cold weather can have a serious impact on health, particularly older people and those with pre-existing health conditions, as it increases the risks of heart attacks, strokes and chest infections.
"During this period, it is important to check in on family, friends and relatives who may be more vulnerable to the cold weather.
"If you have a pre-existing medical condition or are over the age of 65, it is important to try and heat your home to at least 18C if you can."
We told how thousands of people are expected to receive a £25 Cold Weather Payment as temperatures plunge across the country.