Heavy snow and ice will continue to plague parts of Scotland as the country prepares for its coldest night of the year.
Forecasters expect temperatures to plunge as low as -12C in Braemar as Met Office warnings for snow and ice remain in effect until Wednesday.
Commuters faced travel chaos this morning, with Police Scotland reporting 125 crashes today, as icy conditions and heavy snowfall brought motorways to a standstill.
⚠ #BeAware ⚠@metoffice have a YELLOW weather warning for ICE in place for all areas until 12pm ❄
— Traffic Scotland (@trafficscotland) 22 January 2019
Please #TakeExtraCare ❤ For more information check: https://t.co/Stgs1Wi9B3 pic.twitter.com/aHn37rlJ7x
Police have issued warnings to drivers as motorists are at risk of becoming stuck on the roads, with a number of incidents already reported.
A Met Office spokesperson said: "A band of rain and hill snow will move southeastwards across the UK during Monday evening and overnight.
"A brief spell of wet snow is possible on high ground of southern Scotland, northern England and north Wales, with some small accumulations possible.
"Behind this surface temperatures will rapidly fall away with some ice forming on some surfaces.
Read more: Scotland's weather: Heavy snow impacts rush hour commute
"Once the rain has cleared, some hail, sleet and snow showers will follow from the northwest, with 1-3 cm above 200 metres and some small accumulations expected at lower levels."
A85 currently blocked between Dunollie and Pennyfuir with vehicles stuck in snow. All roads affected by weather, please only drive if you have to and check conditions before you leave. Police are working with Bear Scotland and Argyll and Bute Roads to try and keep roads clear.
— ObanPolice (@ObanPol) January 22, 2019
A83 blocked between Lochgair and Tullochgorm due to weather related incidents. A85 blocked near Dunollie vehicles stuck in snow and ice. Snow affecting all roads with numerous accidents and vehicles off the road. Check conditions before you set out avoid driving if possible
— MAKI Police (@MAKIPolice) January 22, 2019
As much as 10cm of snow is expected in some areas, which is set to impact a number of roads across the country, including the A9 between Pitlochry and Aviemore.
❄️Here's a quick look at the cameras around #Glasgow at #M74 Laurieston & Paisley Rd, #M8 #CharingX and @GLA_Airport. Please #DriveAware on SW Scot trunk roads ❄️ @trafficscotland @transcotland @BBCTravelScot @GlasgowCPolice @CasCasG pic.twitter.com/RAX18J6BzX
— Scotland TranServ (@ScotTranserv) January 22, 2019
It looks like the chilly conditions are set to stay, with the Met Office putting another yellow weather warning for ice in place for Tuesday night.
A spokesperson said: "Ice will form in places later on Tuesday afternoon and overnight into Wednesday, especially where wintry showers leave surfaces wet.
"Further hail, sleet and snow showers are also likely at times.
"Accumulations of several centimetres are likely above 200 metres, mainly across western Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales and northwest England.
"A small amount of settling snow (1 cm or less) is also possible at lower levels in a few places."
But while traffic suffers, Scots have been taking advantage of the snowy conditions and snapping pictures of the wintry scenes.
Ohhh hello snow ❄️ pic.twitter.com/C48lysjt6O
— 𝐋𝐚𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐧 🖖🏼 (@LaurenMcKenna92) January 22, 2019
Pic credits: Jodie K (@jodiekjodie), Donna Hamilton (@deementedisme)
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