Heavy snow and ice are expected to cause disruption across Scotland over the weekend, with temperatures forecast to drop as low as -10C.A yellow warning for snow in Shetland is in place until 18:00 while a yellow alert for icy conditions in the Highlands is due to come in to force from 16:00 on Saturday until 10:00 on Sunday.There is a further warning for heavy snow for central and southern Scotland from midnight on Sunday to 06:00 on Monday.The Met Office said the greatest risk would be in southern and eastern Scotland where up to 5cm could routinely accumulate, increasing to between 10 to 20cm over high ground.
The Met Office has warned of difficult travel conditions.Rain or sleet is more likely near some northern and eastern coasts.The forecaster said the conditions could lead to power cuts and travel delays.Friday’s Scottish Championship fixture between Airdrieonians and Falkirk was postponed because of a frozen pitch in Airdrie.Saturday’s second tier match at Greenock Morton and League Two games at Elgin and Peterhead have also been called off due to the conditions.
Forecasters said temperatures could drop as low as -10C in parts of rural Scotland overnight.A yellow warning for snow covering much of the central belt on Sunday was removed by Met Office forecasters.A more severe amber warning for snow is in place just south of the border between 21:00 on Saturday and midnight on Sunday.The Met Office said it could lead to serious disruption, including power cuts, road delays, travel cancellations and rural communities being cut off.