Forecasters warn of difficult driving conditions as workers and school pupils return after the Christmas break.

Scotland is continuing to be hit by freezing weather, with rain, sleet and snow expected to fall across large parts of the country. Temperatures at Loch Glascarnoch in the Highlands fell to -11C on Saturday night after forecasters extended a yellow warning from 09:00 on Sunday until 12:00 on Monday.

Heavy snow and ice are expected to cause disruption across Scotland over the weekend, with temperatures forecast to drop as low as -10C. A yellow warning for snow in Shetland is in place until 18:00 while a yellow alert for icy conditions in the Highlands is due to come in to force from 16:00 on Saturday until 10:00 on Sunday.

Weather warnings have been put in place with heavy snowfall and icy rain set to hit the UK. These warnings are in place as more areas fall under weather warnings. Experts have warned that the cold weather will continue into the new week,

Yellow warnings for snow and ice remain in place after severe flooding and snow caused travel disruption and school closures across the UK. The Met Office said wintry weather is expected to bring icy roads and travel delays to much of west England, Wales, north and west Scotland, and Northern Ireland.

Up to 30cm of snowfall is expected in some areas as the Met Office warned of rare freezing rain across England and Wales