A weather expert has warned Scotland could be hit with an unseasonal amount of snow in early December.
There could be some early snowfall on the way, reports STV weatherman Sean Batt after several areas in the north of the country dipped into the negatives this morning.
Although Sean says flurries this time of year are uncommon, there is an "increasing risk of snow" in the north and east as December draws in. The expert expects a good amount of the snow to fall in the mountains of the north and east Highlands.
The expert predicted a shift toward colder and more wintry conditions in December.
Sean explained that colder temperatures and higher sea surface temperatures could mean the weather could "dump" more snow than usual.
What's more, the weatherman says the conditions will cause issues amid the current cost of living squeeze and urged Scots to check on "more vulnerable" people.
In a recent report, Sean wrote: "Cold weather and a snow risk usually brings great excitement in December, but in fact, snow before Christmas is rare for many of us, with the coldest and snowiest conditions usually in January and February.
"While more seasonal weather will send some of us into fever pitch, it's also a time to remember that colder weather this winter will exacerbate our cost-of-living crisis and be a worry for some.
"So, while our weather shifts to something more akin to 'normal', keep an eye out for those more vulnerable in your neighbourhood."
The Met Office recently released their long-range forecast which covers most of December, but they have not yet predicted snowfall in the UK.
However they are predicting "below-normal temperatures" and have said that forecasts beyond five days can easily change due to the "chaotic nature of the atmosphere".
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