Large swathes of Tayside and Fife are bracing themselves for heavy snowfall for much of the day on Monday.
Motorists have been warned to exercise extreme caution during the rush hour after the Met Office issued an updated Yellow weather warning for snow for many parts from 3am until 10pm.
Forecasters believe there is an increasing likelihood of snow falling at lower levels across much of Courier country, which could bring possible travel delays on roads – stranding some vehicles and passengers.
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Delays or cancellations to rail and air travel are possible, while power cuts may also affect certain areas depending on where the worst of the weather hits.
A previous weather warning for strong winds across Fife has been cancelled, but a large part of the Kingdom has now been covered by this latest warning for snow.
A Met Office spokesperson said “significant accumulations” of snow could fall above 200 metres during the afternoon and evening on Monday, with up to 20cm anticipated in areas above 300 metres.
However, between 2cm and 5cm may well fall at lower levels.
Gritters are expected to be out in force on Sunday evening and into the early hours of the morning, but motorists beginning the working week have been asked to take heed of the weather warnings.
The band of snow is expected to travel northeastwards throughout the day, but the central belt is likely to be affected first thing on Monday morning.
