Dozens of schools to close for fifth day as new yellow weather warning issued

Many schools will remain closed for a fifth day on Friday (Paul Campbell/PA) - (PA Wire)

Many schools will remain closed for a fifth day on Friday as ministers warn the impact of severe weather across northern Scotland will “continue to be felt in the coming days”.

The Met Office has issued a yellow warning of snow and ice covering much of Scotland which comes into force at 8pm and runs until midday on Friday.