A winter blast has hit Scotland with temperatures plummeting below freezing.
Scotland has seen its first snowfall of the winter as temperatures dropped sharply across the north of the country. Areas in the Highlands, Western Isles , Aberdeen shire, and Northern Isles have been worst affected, with the Met Office cautioning that challenging conditions are likely to persist into Wednesday morning. A yellow weather warning is in effect until 10am on November 20, with forecasters predicting increasingly heavy wintry showers throughout Tuesday.
The yellow alert encompasses Shetland, Orkney, the Highlands, Western Isles, Moray, Aberdeenshire, Aberdeen, Angus, and Perth and Kinross. Officials have warned of potential disruptions, including hazardous travel conditions and the possibility of some rural communities being cut off. Power outages and slips on icy surfaces are also possible, alongside travel delays. For some Scottish school pupils, however, the cold snap might bring the welcome prospect of a snow day.
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