Warning: Yellow

To expect: Ice

Affected areas: Grampian, Highlands and Eilean Siar

Start time estimate: Monday 7pm

End time estimate: Tuesday 10am

The Met Office has announced an updated Yellow ice warning for Grampian and Highlands and Eilean Siar until Tuesday morning. All local areas affected are listed below.

On Monday, an updated Yellow weather alert is in effect from 7pm until Tuesday 10am. The forecast suggests the regions concerned can expect to see hazardous conditions due to ice formation.

The updated Yellow warning for ice was issued at 4:08am on Tuesday, January 13.

A Met Office forecast said: “A combination of clear spells and light winds has allowed road temperatures to fall below freezing on Monday night across northern Scotland and continue into Tuesday morning. This will have allowed icy stretches to form on untreated surfaces.”

What to expect

Some injuries from slips and falls on icy surfaces.

Probably some icy patches on some untreated roads, pavements and cycle paths.

What should you do?

Keep yourself and your family safe when it is icy. Plan to leave the house at least five minutes earlier than normal. Not needing to rush, reduces your risk of accidents, slips, and falls. If you need to make a journey on foot or by bike, try to use pavements along main roads which are likely to be less slippery. Give yourself the best chance of avoiding delays by checking road conditions if driving, or bus and train timetables, amending your travel plans if necessary. Be prepared for weather warnings to change: when a weather warning is issued, the Met Office recommends staying up to date with the weather forecast in your area. For further details see Met Office Warnings & Advice.

Full list of local regions affected

Grampian
Aberdeenshire, Moray

Highlands and Eilean Siar
Highland

What is an updated yellow weather warning?

The Met Office has three categories of weather warning, depending on the likely impact of severe weather and also how likely it is to strike in a particular area.

A yellow warning is issued when weather conditions are expected to disrupt travel and traffic and may impact on daily routines but are not likely to pose a risk to life or property.

An amber warning is more severe and advises people to think about changing their plans to minimise the risk.

A red warning means weather conditions are expected to be dangerous with widespread damage to property and a risk to life, with the public usually advised to avoid travelling.

The Yellow weather alert for ice will remain in place until 10am on Tuesday.