Around four inches of snow is expected to land in Scotland overnight as forecasters issue an 18-hour weather warning.
Wintry conditions are expected to cause disruption across the west coast of the country from around 4pm tonight.
Experts say that around 10cm of the white stuff could fall in areas of higher ground.
Strathclyde, south west Scotland, the Highlands and central parts of the country are expected to see the worst of the conditions before the weather warning ends at 10.30am tomorrow morning.
People heading out on their essential commute have been urged to prepare for delays on the roads and on public transport services.
Walkers should also take extra care on untreated pavements to avoid accidents and injury.
A forecast from the Met Office said: “Showers will continue at times across many areas, these largely of rain and sleet at low levels across southern England and southern Wales and near coasts but will be of sleet and snow elsewhere.
“These will bring a cover of snow in places. 1-3cm could accumulate at low levels, mostly across Northern Ireland, Scotland and northern England but as much as 5-10cm of additional snow may accumulate at higher levels of these areas. Clear skies between showers will also bring the threat of ice.”
Weather warnings have dominated many of Scotland’s forecasts this week as Storm Christoph traveled up the UK.
Beast from the East 2 fears have been ramped up as forecasters anticipate the wintry weather continue into February.
