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Daniel Morrow

More snow and sleet forecast for Scotland in the aftermath of Storm Arwen

Scots have been told to brace themselves for more sleet and snow amid the aftermath of Storm Arwen.

A yellow weather warning for ice has been issued across northern and eastern parts of the country.

Rain is forecast to turn to sleet and snow this evening. Some of the wintry showers could be felt in low levels, but they are expected to be short lived.

Temperatures are also set to plunge below freezing overnight, with lows of up to -5C expected on Sunday morning.

A yellow weather warning for ice has been issued (Met Office)

The Met Office said that icy stretches are likely to form during this period, which could make conditions difficult on the roads, walkways and cycle paths.

Areas such as Dundee, Fife, Stirling, the Highlands and Lanarkshire are expected to be most impacted.

Some of these areas already experienced snow flurries yesterday and overnight as Storm Arwen descended on Scotland.

The Met Office weather warning for ice will come into place from 5pm tonight until 11am on Sunday morning.

More snow is on the way for Scots this evening (Getty Images)

A spokesperson for the weather organisation said: “Rain and sleet showers will continue Saturday evening and overnight into Sunday around northern and eastern Scotland and eastern England.

“These will turn to snow at times to low levels but mainly over modest high ground with some small further accumulations.

“Surfaces will remain wet from these showers with icy stretches likely to form readily Saturday evening.

“There is also likely to be some icy stretches forming where snow is already lying over parts of the high ground of northern England and Scotland.

Storm Arwen caused chaos across the country overnight (Network Rail Scotland)

“There is a chance of some more general snow falling over the far north and northwest of Scotland during Sunday morning and this may bring some local further small accumulations.”

Large parts of Scotland were battered by gale force winds yesterday, with gusts reaching highs of around 80mph.

Transport services were brought to standstill, tree fell and debris flew across Scotland’s streets as Storm Arwen swept the country.

Forecasters say that the worst of the storm has now ‘passed’ Scotland.

Steve Ramsdale, Chief Meteorologist for the Met Office said: “Storm Arwen has delivered some dangerously strong winds overnight, with gusts in excess of 90mph recorded and sustained windspeeds of over 60mph. The strong winds will move south across the UK through the day, gradually weakening. Warnings are in still in force through the day and there has been widespread disruption so check and follow advice from local authorities before you head out.

“There is a chance of snow in some locations, particularly the higher ground in Scotland and Northern England where we have already seen some accumulations. Any snow falling at lower levels is likely to be short lived.”

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