Scotland ice warning issued by Met Office amid frost and plummeting temperatures

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A yellow warning for snow and ice is now in place for West Lothian.

Scots woke up to snow on Thursday morning as the Met Office extended a yellow weather warning.

Snow has begun falling in northern Scotland,with some roads already blanketed and more blizzard conditions expected in the coming days. Photos from Moray show dangerous conditions on the A96 road between Keith and Huntly, with several inches of snow already on the ground.

Scotland will be facing blizzard conditions and a bone-chilling drop in temperatures this week as the Met Office extends its warnings for snow and ice.

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Motorists are being urged to prepare for the cold weather that has been creeping in with winter's arrival. Parts of Scotland are expected to be hit with snow and ice in the coming days, which could be an issue for drivers.

Temperatures are expected to plunge below -8C by the middle of the week, with a warning of heavy snow in Scotland, the Met Office has forecast. Winds which are currently blowing from the east are expected to shift to the north bringing an Arctic chill to the country and below-average temperatures for the time of year.

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ScotRail passengers are being asked to check journey times ahead of travelling over the next few days after Met Office warnings for heavy rain were issued. The downpours are expected to cause speed restrictions on many railways, especially in the East of the country.

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning as parts of Scotland are set to get battered with heavy rain.