Forecasters have told locals to prepare for ‘heavy snow’ across Tayside and Fife after issuing a fresh winter warning.
A weather system will move into the UK from the south on Monday, mingling with cold air to cause wintry showers across the country.
The Met Office has placed a yellow warning on parts of Tayside and Fife for Monday from 12.15am until 11.45pm.
Higher ground above 656ft is expected to be worst affected, however the conditions could have an impact on roads and travel.
The snow is expected to be accompanied by “drifting strong winds”.
The Met Office said there is a “slight chance” that some rural communities could end up “cut off” and that powercuts could take place.
A statement from the forecaster said: “As a weather system moves in from the south and comes up against cold air over the UK, there is the chance that rain could turn to heavy snow in places.
“Several centimetres of snow are possible, mainly over ground above around 200m (656ft), with drifting in strong winds.
“There is also the possibility of a few centimetres of wet snow gathering locally at lower levels.
“The snow is likely to be affecting southern part of the warning area in the early part of Monday and to reach Scotland later in the day.
“Meanwhile, snow is likely to gradually turn to rain across Wales and central England.
“At present the extent and amounts of any snow remain uncertain. Although the snow may not be too disruptive, there is a small chance that snowfall could lead to disruption.”
A yellow Met Office warning for the white stuff is also in effect until noon on Friday.
Rural areas of Angus and Perthshire experienced some snow overnight.
Earlier this week, the Met Office dispelled rumours of a “Beast from the East III”.
