Renfrewshire awoke to a blanket of snow this morning as overnight flurries left a carpet of the white stuff across the area.
It came after the Met Office issued a yellow weather warning for snow and lightning, in place for much of Scotland - including Renfrewshire and the central belt - as well as most of Northern Ireland.
The warning was active from 5pm yesterday and will be in place until 8pm today, with forecasters warning the rare 'thundersnow' phenomennon could bring "Frequent heavy snow showers", alongside "very gusty winds and a chance of frequent lightning affecting some places".
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They warn that rail, air and ferry services are likely to affected, bringing longer journey times and advice to drivers is that vehicles and passengers may become stranded.
Early reports suggest some road disruption in parts of Renfrewshire and East Renfrewshire.
Met Office forecasters also warn that power cuts could occur and other services such as mobile phone coverage may be affected.
They warn of a "slight chance" that some rural communities could become cut off and say lightning strikes could present a danger to life, as well as a "small chance" of damage to buildings and structures from lightning.
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