Scots are being told to prepare for snow as the Met Office issues a yellow weather warning .
Forecasters say a band of rain and snow will move north east across the country between 2pm and 7pm today, Friday.
Areas that are likely to be affected include Strathclyde, Central, Tayside, Fife, West Lothian and parts of the Scottish Highlands.
Some roads and railways are likely to be affected, leading to potential travel disruption over higher routes.
Around 1-3cm of snow is expected on roads above 200 metres while 5-8cm is expected on higher ground.
The Met Office is warning there may be a temporary slushy cover for a short time at lower levels.
A drop in temperatures, below freezing, could lead to some injuries from slips and falls on icy surfaces.
The news will not come as a surprise to many after the last week of weather warnings with ice and snow causing problems over the last few days.
