An amber warning for snow has been issued throughout today, Friday and Saturday.
The Met Office issued the warning for persistent and heavy snow from 3pm today (Thursday) until 6am on Saturday.
Forecasters say there could be transport delays and cancellations, roads may become blocked, communities might be cut off, and interruptions to power supplies and other services, such as gas, water and mobile phone coverage could occur.
The warning is in place Central Scotland, Tayside and Fife – including Stirling.
A Met Office forecaster said: “Snow is expected to become more widespread, persistent and heavy from Thursday afternoon and continue through to Saturday. Fresh snowfall totals of 10-15cm is possible at low-levels, with 20-30cm accumulating above about 150m.
"Some high ground exposed to strong easterly winds could see as much as 50cm building up by Saturday morning. However some places close to the east coast may see only small amounts of snow settling.
"The strong easterly winds will likely lead to drifting snow, temporary blizzard conditions, and ice forming on exposed power lines and phone masts. Persistent snow should ease on Saturday, though snow showers will follow."
UPDATE - This story has been updated after the Met Office amber weather warning was moved forward.
