YELLOW WARNING – Snow and hail showers could lead to icy surfaces, with possible travel disruption in Caithness
The Met Office has a Yellow Warning in place for today and tomorrow saying that wintry showers will continue overnight Thursday and into Friday leading to icy patches, particularly on untreated surfaces.
Issued at 10.06am today the bulletin also states: "Some accumulations of snow are also possible, particularly across eastern Scotland and hillier areas of northeast England. 1-3cm accumulations are possible mainly above 200m, with 5cm over parts of Scotland, Northumberland and the North York Moors above 300m. The odd covering is possible to lower levels but this is likely to be short lived."
What to expect
Some injuries from slips and falls on icy surfaces
Probably some icy patches on some untreated roads, pavements and cycle paths
Highland Council issued a road condition report for Caithness at 8.17am today stating: "Most routes are affected by a dusting of snow with some icy patches in sheltered areas. All priority routes are being treated as according to policy. No issues reported."
Maps of the council's gritting routes by priority and policy are available online at www.highland.gov.uk/gritting
For information on UK Met Office warnings and advice visit: www.metoffice.gov.uk
The Met Office yellow warning for ice will be in force from 9pm tonight to 10am tomorrow morning (April 1).
School closures
Daily information on school closures in provided at www.highland.gov.uk/schoolclosures.
Please note that the schools closure page is updated from 7am every day and cleared by 6pm each evening.
Get alerts of closures on Highland Council's Twitter and Facebook. Or phone 0800 564 2272 to get the latest pre-recorded message from head teachers regarding their school. Have the school's PIN number ready when you call.