Scotland weather RECAP: More heavy snow and icy conditions over weekend as new yellow warning issued
A yellow alert is in force for most of Scotland until 3pm tomorrow.
Hundreds of schools remain closed in the north of Scotland for the fifth day as snow and icy conditions continue.
Scotland has avoided Storm Goretti but down south a rare red weather warning was issued by the Met Office for “dangerous and stormy” winds in south-west England, with 99mph winds recorded on the Isles of Scilly.
On Friday Met Office forecasters extended a yellow weather warning for snow and ice for most of Scotland until 3pm tomorrow.
A further warning has been issued for Sunday from 2am till 3pm.
While rail lines across Scotland have reopened, journeys could still be affected with passengers urged to check before they travel, meanwhile drivers have been warned of hazardous road conditions due to widespread ice.
Follow along for all the latest updates as snow and icy conditions continue across Scotland and the rest of the UK.
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