Exact places snow will fall in Scotland this week as…

Exact places snow will fall in Scotland this week as Met Office issues fresh warning

More snow is in store for Scotland this week as forecasters have issued fresh warnings.

A new yellow weather alert is underway on Wednesday, January 18, lasting overnight until Thursday afternoon. The Met Office warns up to 10cm of snow could fall, while ice could pose a "hazard" to people out and about.

According to the Met Office warning, snow could fall in a number of areas including Aberdeenshire, South Ayrshire, Dumfries and Galloway and Perth and Kinross.

Commuters are being urged to plan ahead as transport is likely to be affected, with longer journey times by road, bus and train services predicted. Anyone travelling by foot or bike has been told to take caution as icy patches on pavements and cycle paths pose a safety risk for slips and falls.

This snow is set to develop into rain and hail showers by Thursday morning in coastal areas. However, many inland areas are to remain "fine and sunny" until Wednesday evening.

This comes after the Met Office issued several weather warnings this week, including an amber snow and ice alert, which predicted chaotic conditions including thundersnow in some areas - a a phenomenon describing heavy flurries paired with thunder.

Here's everything to know about Scotland's latest yellow weather warning, including exactly where snow will hit.

Scotland's yellow warning for snow and ice

Snow and ice will become more widespread today (Met Office)

Time: Wednesday, January 18 - 9am to midday on Thursday, January 29.

A yellow weather warning for snow and ice is in place on Wednesday, January 18 across the northwest, stretching as far as the Northern Isles, lasting overnight until Thursday afternoon.

The Met Office said: "Snow and hail showers are likely to become more widespread from the northwest through Wednesday morning, lasting overnight and into Thursday. For areas away from immediate coasts 1-3 cm of additional snow is likely, with 5-10 cm possible for higher ground above about 100 m.

"Ice will be an additional hazard, especially where any partial thaw has occurred. By Thursday morning, showers will likely be of rain or hail for coasts, as well as the Northern Isles."

What to expect

Some roads and railways affected with longer journey times by road, bus and train services
Some injuries from slips and falls on icy surfaces
Icy patches on some untreated roads, pavements and cycle paths