A yellow weather warning has been issued, with parts of the UK told to prepare for “hazardous conditions” as snow and ice is forecasted.
The Met Office has said roads and railways are likely to be affected, with the warning issued from tonight until Thursday morning.
Warnings cover parts of Scotland and northeast England.
Forecasters warned that:
Central Scotland, Tayside, Fife, Grampian, Highlands, Eilean Siar, Orkney, Shetland, south-west Scotland, Lothian, Borders and Yorkshire and Humber are some of the affected regions.
People are being told to brace for potentially “hazardous conditions” on Tuesday evening and overnight into Wednesday morning if snow falls and icy patches form.
The warning lasts from Tuesday at 5pm to Wednesday at 11am.
The Met Office has issued advice for how people can stay safe in icy conditions – urging people to check on elderly relatives or neighbours who might need support.
Motorists have been told to avoid driving in icy conditions wherever possible. If driving is unavoidable, they are advised to look well ahead for potential hazards and keep their speed to a minimum.
People who are walking or cycling are advised to leave the house five minutes earlier than normal and to try and avoid slippery surfaces.
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