Forecasters have warned locals to expect snow showers and icy patches with possible disruption to travel starting Monday until Tuesday.
East Lothian has been hit with a weather warning.(Image: The Daily Record)
East Lothian locals are set to face a yellow weather warning as snow and ice continues to wreak havoc across the country. As freezing temperatures continue, the weather alert is in place from Monday at midnight until Tuesday at 11am.
Forecasters have warned locals to expect snow showers and icy patches with possible disruption to travel. Areas such as Grampian, the Highlands, Orkney and Shetland, as well as Angus have been battered by the adverse weather.
Amber warnings have been put in force across Scotland with people in rural communities being warned there is a “good chance” they could become “cut off” and should prepare accordingly.
The Met Office forecast for East Lothian reads: “Scattered snow showers and icy patches have the potential to cause disruption to travel in places on Monday into Tuesday morning.
“Some roads and railways likely to be affected with longer journey times by road, bus and train services. Some injuries from slips and falls on icy surfaces.
“Probably some icy patches on some untreated roads, pavements and cycle paths.”
The amber warnings add further accumulations of around 5-10cm of snow are likely to fall fairly widely, with a few places in mainland Scotland seeing 20-30cm. Drivers have been urged not to travel unless it necessary.
Chief forecaster for the Met Office, Neil Armstrong, said: “With Arctic air now covering most of the UK very cold weather will continue through the weekend, with minus double figures overnight in places and daytime temperatures struggling to rise above 0°C for some.
“It looks like this cold spell could last well into next week and wintry hazards will continue with more weather warnings likely. It is therefore important people keep up to date with the latest forecast and warnings and plan ahead.”
George Fiddes from Transport Scotland also warned: “Particularly cold weather is expected this week which is likely to impact driving conditions in the areas covered by the yellow warning, so our advice to motorists is to plan your journey, leave extra time if needed and drive to the conditions.
“There may also be disruption on other modes of transport, so please check with your operator before setting off if you’re planning to travel by rail, ferry or air.”
You can view the full forecast here.