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Daily Record
National
Paul T Smith

Snow and ice warnings issued for Falkirk as temperatures plummet

Forecasters are warning snow and ice could cause problems across Falkirk this week.

The Met Office have issued a yellow 'be aware' alert which comes into force at midnight on Friday December, 7, until 10am that morning.

Up to 5cm of the white stuff could fall above 200m, with as much as 10cm over the highest ground.

It means that some roads and railways are likely to be affected with longer journey times by road, bus and train services.

Snow and ice warning area (Met Office)

Icy patches could also form on some untreated roads, pavements and cycle paths.

A Met Office spokesperson said: "Frequent wintry showers arriving from the west overnight Thursday into Friday are likely to lead to a fresh covering of snow for areas above 200m (mainly around 2-5 cm, possibly as much as 10 cm over highest ground where showers are most frequent).

"Falling snow below this level may cause some temporary slushy accumulations which then may freeze and cause dangerous, icy patches where skies remain clear for long enough.

"These showers will turn increasingly to rain and sleet at lower levels through Friday morning, before steadily easing from the west through the afternoon ahead of an area of rain and milder conditions."

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