Scotland's ice warning covers these exact locations where Scots risk 'injuries' and snow
After Scots faced a weekend washout of rain, snow, along with Storm Éowyn's high-speed gales, it seems that more winter weather is in store for much of the north.
Scotland is braced for yet another weather warning with an icy blast set to hit the country tonight. The Met Office has issued its latest alert that covers much of northern Scotland. The ice warning comes into force at 10pm this evening, Wednesday, January 29, and is in place overnight until 10am on Thursday, January 30.
The yellow alert covers all of the Highlands and much of the North East and the west coast. It stretches from Aberdeen, through the Cairngorms, and across to Fort William and Oban in the west.
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The latest warning includes most of the Isle of Mull, and reaches as far as Lewis and Harris in na h-Eileanan an Iar (the Western Isles), encompassing Skye and the Small Isles.
Heavy rain showers across northern Scotland later today will lead to icy patches across the affected areas as the temperatures plummet later in the evening. There is also the chance of snow in more elevated regions.
Clare Nasir, Met Office meteorologist, said: "A widespread frost will develop and extend southwards into Thursday morning. Showers continue across windward facing coasts [overnight] through Thursday, with temperatures dipping close to freezing, if not subzero."
Scots have been warned to take care when venturing outside, either on foot or on the roads. Injuries from slips and falls on frozen surfaces are likely, while travel disrruption is to be expected due to the icy roads.
The Met Office has urged people to give themselves a buffer of at least five minutes more than normal when leaving the house. Rushing puts people at a higher risk of an accident in icy weather, while motorists may need to de-ice their car.
Both on foot and on the roads, your speed is likely to be slower and the national forecaster has suggested using well-trodden pavements or main roads where possible, as these are likely to be less slippery.
It comes after Storm Éowyn caused carnage across Scotland on Friday, claiming two lives and wreaking havoc throughout the country. Schools were closed in most council areas with a super rare red warning in place for the Central Belt and parts of southern Scotland.
Scotland's ice warning - regions and local authorities affected:
Grampian
Aberdeen
Aberdeenshire
Moray
Highlands & Eilean Siar
Na h-Eileanan Siar
Highland
Strathclyde
Argyll and Bute
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