The Met Office has issued fresh yellow weather warnings, as Scotland continues to experience unsettled conditions.
Forecasters are predicting temperatures will drop overnight as rain will freeze over and turn to dangerous slippy ice as wintry weather takes hold once more.
Strong winds will also hit parts of the country today, with some gusts reaching speeds of up to 70mph. Lasting will last through the night until Saturday morning, the blustery weather is likely to cause transport disruption.
A separate alert is also in place for ice as snowfall settles and freezes. Appearing later on Friday night, patches will appear on untreated roads before clearing up tomorrow morning. Scots are being urged to take caution when out and about due to a higher risk of accidents.
It comes as 'danger to life' weather warning has been issued for parts of Scotland today, with an amber alert for heavy rain issued for rain in parts of Dumfries and Galloway as well as the Scottish Borders.
The 'amber' alert warns that "fast flowing or deep floodwater is likely, causing danger to life". Weather forecasters have warned residents to expect up to two inches of rain.
Here's everything to know about Scotland's latest weather warnings.
Scotland ice warning
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather alert for ice, which is to develop later tonight. The warning is in place for 9pm Friday, December 30 and will last until 11 am on Saturday morning.
The forecaster reported: "Temperatures will fall away and icy patches are likely to develop this evening and overnight on any untreated surfaces. Snow showers will also affect far north and northwest Scotland giving a few centimetres in places, mainly over high ground."
What to expect
- Probably some icy patches on some untreated roads, pavements and cycle paths
- Some injuries from slips and falls on icy surfaces
Regions and local authorities affected
Central, Tayside & Fife
Grampian
Highlands & Eilean Siar
Orkney & Shetland
Scotland wind warning
A separate yellow warning for wind has also been issued by forecasters, with strong gusts to begin at 6pm on Friday and will last until 3 am the same night.
The Met Office said: "Strong Westerly winds, becoming North or Northwesterly, with gusts of 60 to 70mph likely, mainly around the coasts and over high ground."
What to expect
- Some delays to road, rail, air and ferry transport are likely
- Delays for high-sided vehicles on exposed routes and bridges likely
- Some short term loss of power and other services is possible
- It’s likely that some coastal routes, sea fronts and coastal communities will be affected by spray and/or large waves
Regions and local authorities affected
Grampian
Highlands & Eilean Siar
Orkney & Shetland
