Weather Warning for Scotland

Weather forecasts for Hogmanay tonight are cold with potential snow and ice. Areas affected according to the Met Office are Areas affected are Orkney & Shetland,Central, Tayside & Fife, Grampian, Highlands & Eilean Siar, SW Scotland, Lothian & Borders. They go on to say:

There is a moderate risk of severe weather affecting parts of Scotland and Northeast England through New Year's Eve evening and into New Year's Day.

Outbreaks of rain, sleet and snow, coupled with freezing temperatures will cause widespread icy roads in places. Showers will fall as snow away from coastal districts and could give more than 5cm of fresh snow in places.

Issued at: 0947 Thu 31 Dec (Source Met Office)

Remember to wrap up warm and wear sensible footwear that gives you grip especially if you're dancing...

More on the advisory forecast from the Met Office.