Many schools shut for a third day amid warning of further ice and snow

Further snow is forecast for northern Scotland on Wednesday (Paul Campbell/PA) - (PA Wire)

Hundreds of schools in northern Scotland will remain closed for a third day as much of the country braces itself for further snow and icy conditions.

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for ice and snow across the northern half of the country on Wednesday, which comes into force at midnight and remains in place until 11.59pm.