A YELLOW weather warning for snow and ice affecting parts of the Scottish Borders has been issued by the MET Office.
The warning comes into effect at 5pm tonight Tuesday November 28 and runs through to 11am tomorrow Wednesday November 29.
The east side of the region is affected,
The @metoffice have just issued a yellow weather warning for tonight.
— Traffic Scotland (@trafficscotland) November 28, 2023
SNOW & ICE: 17:00 (28/11/23) - 11:00 (29/11/23)
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A MET Office spokesperson said: “Icy patches and snow are possible and may lead to hazardous conditions Tuesday evening and overnight into Wednesday morning.”
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What to expect: Some injuries from slips and falls on icy surfaces
Probably some icy patches on some untreated roads, pavements and cycle paths
Some roads and railways likely to be affected with longer journey times by road, bus and train services.
The warning area covers eastern Borders beyond Coldstream/Greenlaw and includes the Lammermuirs
Wintry showers possible, with up to 3cm of snow possible away from the coast
There is a risk of ice forming on untreated surfaces
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