SEVERE weather warnings have been issued in Scotland with the country set to be battered by wind and rain for several days.
Snow and ice is also expected in parts of the Highlands as temperatures plummet.
Yellow alerts for cold weather have been put in place for an area stretching down the middle of Scotland from Inverness to Perth with a cold snap on the way.
Snow is expected to arrive in the north of the country early this evening and last until Friday morning.
Meanwhile, heavy and frequent showers have been forecast across the rest of Scotland, with “relentless” wind expected to cause disruption.
Forecasters are advising people to take care when making car journeys and say there is a risk of increased injuries due to slips and falls on slippery surfaces.
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The yellow weather warnings are in place from 6pm tonight until 10am on Friday.
The weather is expected to improve by next week, bringing milder temperatures and dry spells.
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