YELLOW weather warnings for snow and ice have been issued for parts of the Scottish Borders from early Monday morning (March 6) through to late Tuesday (March 7), with the focus of initial snow showers in northern and eastern areas of the UK.

Snow showers are likely to cause some disruption to travel with a small chance of more widespread disruption for some.

A band of rain, sleet and snow is expected to move south during Monday followed by frequent snow and hail showers.

 

 

Whilst the highest accumulations of 5-10 cm are most likely over northern Scotland, there is a small chance of more organised and persistent spells of snow developing elsewhere in this area, and could bring 2 to 5 cm even at lower levels.

Into Monday night, showers are expected to continue, and ice is likely to form on untreated surfaces where snow has melted by day.

Frequent snow showers will continue, causing further disruption in places.

Cold, blustery northerly winds will continue to drive frequent showers of snow and hail into these areas on Tuesday.

 

 

The highest accumulations are likely again over the high ground of northern Scotland, where another 5-10 cm are possible by the end of the day.

Accumulations at lower levels are most likely overnight where 2-5 cm could accumulate locally. Icy stretches are also a likelihood, especially during hours of darkness.

There is a small chance of travel delays on roads with some stranded vehicles and passengers, along with delayed or cancelled rail and air travel

There is a slight chance that some rural communities could become cut off

A small chance of injuries from slips and falls on icy surfaces

There is a small chance that power cuts will occur and other services, such as mobile phone coverage, may be affected