Update from the Met Office:

Yellow warning for for snow and ice from 12:00 noon on Sat 15 December To 10:00am on Sun 16 December.

Heavy snow and blizzards may develop across Scotland and northern England with a risk of freezing rain in places.

• Possible travel delays on roads stranding some vehicles and passengers
• Possible delays or cancellations to rail and air travel
• Some rural communities could become cut off
• Power cuts may occur and other services, such as mobile phone coverage, may be affected
• A chance of injuries from slips and falls on icy surfaces
• Bus and train services may be delayed or cancelled, with some road closures and longer journey times possible
• Untreated pavements and cycle paths might be impassable because of black ice

Please be prepared, take care, allow extra journey time and assist vulnerable neighbours if they need any help. Thank you.