Storm Dylan is expected to cause disruption across the country as the weather front brings a wet and windy end to the year.
Glasgow and its surrounding areas are bracing themselves for a Hogmanay weekend of weather misery as the Met Office issues yellow warnings for snow, ice and strong winds.
The weather service is warning residents about snow up until 3pm on Friday.
The warning says: “Icy stretches are expected to form on some untreated roads, pavements and cycle paths over much of Scotland.
“Further snow showers may also give a further 1 to 3cm in places over Scotland, mainly on high ground from the Central Belt northwards.
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“Some injuries from slips and falls on icy surfaces are likely.
“Longer journey times and some road closures are possible with some bus and train services perhaps delayed.”
An ice warning has then been issued from 3pm Friday to noon Saturday as temperatures prepare to plummet overnight.
It's fair to say that low pressure will be very much in charge of our #weather as we head into 2018. Here's a look at the next few days pic.twitter.com/MmhrIRUfnj
— Met Office (@metoffice) December 29, 2017
The misery is then set to carry on into Hogmanay; just after midnight on Sunday, a yellow warning for wind has been put out, lasting until 3pm.
The Met Office explained: “Some very strong winds are possible across Scotland on New Year’s Eve.
“There is a small chance of damage to buildings, such as tiles blown from roofs, with the potential for injuries and danger to life from flying debris.
Snow easing ice will be the main concern....enjoy the rest of your day. JR pic.twitter.com/y2F81xcdfv
— BBC Scotland Weather (@BBCScotWeather) December 29, 2017
“Large waves and beach material being thrown onto coastal areas could also be a hazard.
“There is a small chance of longer journey times or cancellations as road, rail, air and ferry services are affected with the chance that some roads and bridges could close.
“Powers cuts and other services such as mobile phone coverage may be affected.”
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Blizzard conditions have already gripped western Scotland, forcing one of the country’s busiest airports to suspend flights.
Up to 5cm (2in) of snow fell overnight, leading Glasgow Airport to put measures in place for almost an hour on Friday morning.
At around 10am, the travel hub tweeted it was back up and running, but winter operations staff would be on standby throughout the day.
Overnight, the Met Office measured 5cm of snow in Altnaharra in the Highlands, 4cm in Drumalbin, South Lanarkshire, while Bishopton in Renfrewshire had 2cm by 8am.
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