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Alice Peacock

UK weather: Met Office warns of wind, rain and ice hell for Monday as snow hits

The Met Office has issued yellow warnings for ice - after parts of the nation saw a dusting of snow late last night.

The warning, in place between 8pm on Sunday until 9.30am on Monday, applies to parts of Scotland, covering central parts of the country as well as Tayside and Fife.

The affected areas included central Scotland, Tayside, Fife, Angus, Perth and Kinross as well as Grampian, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire Moray, the Highlands and Eilean Siar.

The ice was expected to set in on untreated surfaces ahead of a much colder, drier night than of late.

The northeast of Scotland would see the greatest ice risk, the Met Office said.

More snow is expected to hit the UK as we head into the new week (WXCHARTS)

Surfaces still wet from recent rain and run off from fields and higher ground were expected to become icy and make travel conditions difficult.

Fog or freezing fog patches were also likely to form overnight, which would add to the difficulty of travel conditions.

Those planning on travelling in the affected areas were being warned of icy patches on unrated roads, pavements and cycle paths.

This could lead to injuries from slips and falls on icy surfaces.

The warning is in place from between 8pm on Sunday until 9.30am on Monday (file photo) (PA)

A yellow weather warning for wind had also been issued for southern parts of Wales and south western parts of England last Monday.

The Met Office said there was a small chance of very strong winds earlier this week, causing disruption to travel and utilities.

The forecaster said there was also a slight chance of some damage to buildings, such as tiles blown from roofs, and a chance that roads and bridges could be forced to close.

Power cuts could occur and travel via public transport could see disruptions.

Looking ahead to Monday evening, parts of Scotland could see small amounts of snow - after high areas of the country received a dose of the white stuff on Sunday.

The Met Office's long-range weather forecast for November 23 to December 2 says that unsettled weather will continue (PA)

More than seven inches of snow were expected across the high ground of Scotland on Saturday night, in what forecasters said was the first "significant snowfall" of the year.

WXCharts shows that parts of Scotland near Inverness could see snow as we head into the new week.

Met Office meteorologist Greg Dewhurst said Monday evening would be clear but chilly for much of Scotland,

“Still some showers expected across the north and east of Scotland,” he added.

Those in affected areas are being warned of frosty surfaces as the Met Offices issues a warning for ice (PA)

The Met Office's long-range weather forecast for November 23 to December 2 says that unsettled weather will continue.

Brits can expect periods of rain and strong winds into the beginning December, as well as temperatures creeping back into the seasonal average.

The Met Office has forecast: "Unsettled weather is most likely to dominate at the start of this period. This is expected to bring spells of cloud and rain interspersed with heavy showers and brief dry interludes, especially in the northeast.

"Moderate to strong winds are likely for many, with coastal gales at times, especially in the west, and temperatures a little above the seasonal average.

"Towards the end of November and into the beginning of December, conditions likely to remain changeable, with periods of rain and strong winds, probably becoming a little less windy overall with temperatures trending back nearer to the seasonal average.

"More settled weather could become a little more prevalent, as well as overnight frost and fog."

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