Met Office extends Scotland's 'longest ever' snow weather warning amid -15C freeze

Parts of Scotland are facing freezing cold temperatures, icy pavements and snow today, as last week's cold snap shows no signs of slowing down.

The UK has experienced its coldest night of the year so far, with temperatures in Scotland dipping well below freezing. Braemar in Aberdeenshire recorded -15.7C in the early hours of Monday morning, the Met Office said.

The forecaster had issued a string of warnings for snow and ice for many parts of the country, warning people of significant delays whilst travelling and dangerous walking conditions.

For people needing to go to work or visit family members, this severe weather really isn't ideal - so here's all the information we know so far about when the bad weather is likely to end.

Weather warnings for this week

The current weather warning is in place until midday on Friday (Met Office)

The Met Office has issued a further snow and ice warning that began at midnight on Tuesday, December 13.

This will be in place until midday on Friday, December 16, and at the moment will be the only weather warning in place for Scotland.

The forecaster said: "Wintry showers will affect many areas of northern Scotland and parts of northeast England during this period. A few centimetres of snow are likely to accumulate at low levels with the potential for as much as 15-20 cm over higher ground.

"In addition, ice is likely to form on untreated surfaces, mainly where some of the showers fall as sleet close to coasts."

The snow is likely to cause travel disruption in some cases, the Met Office has warned (Getty Images)

What to expect

The Met Office has issued the following information about the upcoming weather warning:

• 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

Grampian

• Aberdeen
• Aberdeenshire
• Moray

Highlands & Eilean Siar

• Na h-Eileanan Siar
• Highland

Orkney & Shetland

• Orkney Islands
• Shetland Islands

SW Scotland, Lothian Borders

• Scottish Borders

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