Glasgow and the rest of the UK are facing plummeting temperatures with many waking up to sub zero conditions.
Recently it was reported by weather experts that it was as low as -18C in Braemar, a village in Aberdeenshire, and freezing temperatures are only set to continue.
And on top of this, there is now a yellow weather warning in place covering areas such as Edinburgh, Perth and Glasgow.
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So what can we expect for the city with a yellow weather warning now in place? Here's what the Met Office says...
When is Glasgow's yellow weather warning in place for?
The Met Office has said that the yellow weather warning will come into force on Friday (December 16) from6am until 9am on the same day.
Another warning has just been put in place this afternoon with the Met Office issuing the second yellow warning for Glasgow on Sunday (December 18) set to come into force from 3am until 9pm.
When will it snow in Glasgow?
The experts at BBC Weather have said that "heavy snow showers" are expected. It will start snowing in the city at 1am on Friday (December 16) and continue all day. It is said that the snow will fall for 24 hours straight until 1am on Saturday.
However there is also rain forecast so it is unlikely that the snow will fall enough for it to lay.
Why is there a yellow weather warning for Glasgow?
The Met Office has explained: "Outbreaks of sleet and snow will spread across much of southern, central and western Scotland through Friday. There remains some uncertainty in which areas will be worst affected, but a few places seem likely to see snow persist through the morning, perhaps even lasting into the afternoon, before increasingly turning to rain at low levels later.
"While the larger snow accumulations are expected to occur over higher ground above 200 metres (where 10-20 cm is possible), some accumulations are also likely to low levels . Through the Central Lowlands, 1-3 cm of snow is most likely at low levels, but possibly up to 5-10 cm in a few locations during Friday morning, perhaps falling in only two or three hours. Additionally, in some areas sleet or rain may fall onto frozen surfaces, leading to icy conditions."
The experts issued an update today adding: "There is now a small chance of higher snow accumulations occurring through the Central Belt to lower levels during Friday morning, hence the impact level increased, albeit at a very low likelihood."
In their second weather warning they continue: "A band of snow is expected to move northeast across the UK on Sunday, in most places lasting two to four hours before turning to rain. Places in the southwest of the warning area will be affected first. Temporary accumulations of 1-3cm to low levels, and perhaps locally 5-8cm across the Welsh mountains, with any snow starting to melt readily from late morning. While parts of the northeast of England and Scotland will probably stay dry until late morning, the feature becomes slower moving here allowing for larger accumulations. Temporary accumulations of 1-3 cm are likely at low levels, with 5-10 cm more typical across upland areas and isolated 10-15 cm on high ground north of the Central Belt.
"Once rain becomes established, all lying snow will melt rapidly. In addition to the snow and ice, strong winds are expected across all parts, with gales or severe gales mainly across high ground. This will lead to blizzard conditions in some areas for a time. A brief period of freezing rain is also possible, most likely to impact areas from the Pennines northwards, with a consequent risk of ice accretion on structures and power lines."
What to expect from the yellow weather warning
The Met Office says that people in Glasgow should expect the following:
- There is a chance that bus and train services may be delayed or cancelled, with some road closures and longer journey times, especially during the morning peak travel period
- There is a fair chance of some travel delays on roads, plus a smaller chance of stranded vehicles and passengers in some areas, particularly over high ground during the morning
- There is a small chance that power cuts will occur and other services, such as mobile phone coverage, may be affected
- A chance that untreated pavements and cycle paths are icy , increasing the likelihood of accidents and injuries
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