WEATHER maps have predicted heavy snow is to hit Scotland this week.
Temperatures had risen to around 12C in some areas across the country between Friday and Sunday.
However, weather maps have revealed snow will bring temperatures of as low as around -8C in some parts of Scotland.
A huge 874-mile wall of snow running from the Highlands right down to Birmingham is expected to hit on Tuesday.
Glasgow, Edinburgh, South Lanarkshire, Dundee, Fort William, Portree and Dumfries could be hit with heavy snow.
Locations around Aberdeen and the east of the country will see mostly rain and wet weather with temperatures in the central belt expected to hit 0C and -2C, while the south could fall to -3C.
The Met Office has said: “Across the south of the country, high pressure is signalled to be prevalent through the second half of December.
“Less settled weather is more likely at times though, especially across the north and west.
“This means wetter and windier spells are possible with a risk of some snow, especially across northern hills.
“These weather systems are expected to move fairly promptly, with settled spells developing between them, with settled conditions perhaps becoming UK-wide.
“As a result of these, frost and fog will be notably present where skies clear overnight.
Meteorologist Marco Petagna said Monday night was likely to be the coldest with temperatures dipping to around -8C in "one or two spots in Scotland, more likely around high ground, where we've got a snow line".
"Then on Tuesday night, possibly -3C in Scotland".
“Temperatures generally close to average through the period, or slightly above in areas which are wet and windy.”
Weather maps show parts of the Highlands could see up to six inches (16cm) of snow at around 12pm on December 8.
