The Met Office has issued a weather warning for Central, Tayside & Fife and Grampian. Widespread icy roads and freezing rain are expected from 0001 Fri 22 Jan to 2359 Fri 22 Jan.
There is a moderate risk of severe weather affecting parts of central Scotland today. Heavy rain will turn to snow over parts of central Scotland today, with local accumulations of 2 to 5cm above 100m, 5 to 10cm above 200m, and perhaps up to 25cm on ground over 300m.
This will be accompanied by strong to gale force southerly winds in places, leading to some drifting of snow and blizzards on high ground.
Widespread ice will affect many untreated roads and pavements inland following the overnight showers.
The public are advised to take extra care and refer to Traffic Scotland for further advice on road conditions.
To take action to prevent or protect your home or business against water damage from burst or frozen pipes you can find all you need to know about flood and natural disaster insurance below:
Advice on coping with bad weather when driving
Advice to motorists during ‘big freeze’
Property owners at risk from serious water damage claims
All you need to know about flood and natural disaster insurance
