After days of snow and ice, Scotland's chilly temperatures will briefly get milder, but forecasters have warned of more grim weather.
Conditions are set to be clear on Sunday, but this is to change going into next week. The Met Office has issued two yellow weather warnings for Monday, March 13 and Tuesday March 14, with more snow and ice to blanket the country.
From 5am tomorrow evening, rain from the north will once again turn to snow bringing more transport disruption. Beginning at high levels, this will gradually move to lower regions, with up to 5cm of snowfall predicted across the centre of the country.
These conditions will clear throughout the day, with the alert ending on Tuesday morning. Meanwhile a separate yellow warning will begin later on Monday evening, when snow showers will begin to fall overnight.
Forecasters have warned that these conditions could result in slippery surfaces and "unsafe conditions" for motorists, cyclist and pedestrians. This second alert is set to last until 11am on Tuesday morning and covers as far as the Scottish Isles.
A yellow weather warning for snow and ice across central and northeast Scotland issued by the Met Office was extended until 9am on Sunday. Some snow is set to fall, confined to Shetland and the north, while elsewhere will see snow and ice begin to melt in the morning.
Speaking on Sunday's forecast, meteorologist Greg Derwhust said: "We'll see temperatures rise through the night - six, seven, eight degrees to start Sunday morning. It does mean for nice starts across parts of Scotland and northeast England first thing as the weather system moves away, it brightens up for much of a time.
"As we move through into the afternoon, outbreaks of rain pushing into northern Ireland, later into southern Scotland. Into the evening time it turns more unsettled we see this low pressure system moving in, bringing outbreaks of rain across the whole of the country. which could be heavy at times.
"Northerly winds across northern Scotland are two or three degrees, there's some icy stretches, some wintery showers to take us into Monday morning."
Tonight will be windy and wet in most areas due to rain showers. Temperatures in the north will remain cold, where there will be a possibility of snow and ice over night with a chance of up to 5cm of snow fall.
Monday will see bands of rain moves erratically south, with some snow on its northern edge, where it will be colder with wintery showers. Meanwhile conditions in the south will be breezy and a lot milder.
Here's what you should know about Scotland's latest weather warnings, as reported by the Met Office.
Scotland yellow weather warning for snow and ice - Monday
When: 5am, Monday March 13 - 11am, Tuesday, March 14
A yellow weather warning has been issued for central Scotland by the Met Office, which will begin early tomorrow morning at 5am, lasting until 11am on Tuesday.
The Met Office said: "A band of rain will gradually turn to snow from the north during Monday morning, initially above 200 m, but later, to low-levels. 2-4 cm are possible above 200 m and 5-10 cm above 300 m. A few cms may develop locally at lower levels into the evening.
"Rain and snow should clear to the south of the area Monday evening, and with skies clearing, icy stretches will be possible on untreated surfaces. Occasional snow showers will follow into the north and west of Scotland during Monday evening and night giving a few cm of snow in places."
What to expect
- Some roads and railways likely to be affected with longer journey times by road, bus and train services
- Some injuries from slips and falls on icy surfaces
- Probably some icy patches on some untreated roads, pavements and cycle paths
Regions and local authorities affected
Central, Tayside & Fife
- Angus
- Clackmannanshire
- Perth and Kinross
- Stirling
Grampian
- Aberdeenshire
- Moray
Highlands & Eilean Siar
- Highland
Strathclyde
- Argyll and Bute
- West Dunbartonshire
Scotland yellow weather warning for snow and ice - Tuesday
When: 5pm Monday, March 13 -11am, Tuesday, March 14
A yellow weather warning has been issued by the Met Office for snow and ice, which will begin on Monday at 5am, lasting until Tuesday at 11am.
The Met Office said: "Cold air spreading southwards across the UK, following a band of rain, sleet and snow, will bring frequent snow showers to northern, western, and eastern Scotland, as well as parts of Northern Ireland. Overnight, these will accumulate on some roads and pavements, with anywhere between a light dusting and several cm of snow possible.
"Between the showers, partially melted snow is likely to freeze on untreated surfaces leading to icy stretches. Wintry showers will continue through Tuesday, although by mid-morning the temperature on most roads will likely have risen sufficiently to reduce the risk of further accumulating snow or ice."
What to expect:
- Some roads likely to be affected with longer journey times by car and public transport.
- Probably some icy patches on some untreated roads, pavements and cycle paths, leading to a risk of accidents, and injuries from slips and falls.
Regions and local authorities affected
Central, Tayside & Fife
- Angus
- Grampian
- Aberdeen
- Aberdeenshire
- Moray
Highlands & Eilean Siar
- Na h-Eileanan Siar
- Highland
Orkney & Shetland
- Orkney Islands
- Shetland Islands
SW Scotland, Lothian Borders
- Dumfries and Galloway
Strathclyde
- Argyll and Bute
- East Ayrshire
- East Renfrewshire
- Inverclyde
- North Ayrshire
- Renfrewshire
- South Ayrshire
It was another cold night for Scots on Saturday, as temperatures plunged to as low as -15.7C in Altnaharra in northern Scotland. The UK's coldest night on record was previously recorded in the same village after temperatures fell to -16C.
The Met Office had yellow warnings in place covering large swathes of the country after Storm Larisa battered parts of the UK with gales and blizzards. Drivers were urged to get behind the wheel only if necessary, with some motorists left stranded due to heavy snowfall.
As well as snow and ice, wildfire warnings were also in place for east and central Scotland as the Scottish Fire and Rescue service urged people in the countryside to take caution. The freezing cold weather seen this week – dominated by low-pressure, warm air to the south, cold air to the north and low humidity increased wildfire risks.
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