Police call for motorists to be prepared due to Scandi chill set to hit Shetland, Aberdeenshire, Moray and Highlands tonight

By Chloe Irvine and Louise Glen

March 5 2023, 2:50 pm

A yellow weather warning is in place for the north and north-east of Scotland. Picture of Braemar by Jane Barlow/PA Wire

Snow and ice warnings are in place for the north, north-east and north-west of Scotland from 6pm tonight into next week.

The Met Office have placed a yellow weather warning today until midnight on Tuesday.

Police are warning motorists to be prepared and to take extra precautions before getting into a car.

While the Met Office warned that weather conditions are likely to cause travel disruptions and there is a “small chance” of rural communities becoming cut off with the added pressure of power cuts.

⚠️ YELLOW WEATHER WARNINGS⚠️

The @metoffice has issued YELLOW weather warnings for SNOW and ICE.

Sunday SNOW (05/03) 18:00 – (05/03) 23:59

Monday SNOW & ICE (06/03) 00:00 – (06/03) 23:59

Tuesday SNOW & ICE (07/03) 00:00 – (07/03) 23:59

For more info: https://t.co/vNkX1MiC2J pic.twitter.com/RX4yJSMKmM

— Traffic Scotland (@trafficscotland) March 5, 2023

A police spokesman went further, he said: “A Met Office weather warning has been issued for Shetland and parts of both Aberdeenshire and Moray, with colder air resulting in the likelihood of snow.

“Motorists are reminded to plan ahead and allow extra time for your journey. Ensure your vehicle is prepared for the conditions and that you have sufficient fuel, warm clothing, food, water and a charged mobile phone in case of any delays.

“Follow your local authority for the latest updates in your area via Facebook, Twitter or their website.”

He added: “Other information can be found on the Met Office, Ready Scot and Traffic Scotland websites and social media accounts.”

Expect sub zero temperatures

Areas of Aberdeenshire are expected to go below freezing during these days including Braemar which is set to reach -10C on Tuesday.

In Moray, Tomintoul is expected to go down to -9C on Tuesday along with Dalwhinnie in the Highlands.

A Met Office weather warning has been issued for Shetland and parts of both Aberdeenshire and Moray, with colder air…

Posted by North East Police Division on Sunday, 5 March 2023

In the Western Isles, Stornoway in Lewis will reach-4C on Tuesday, Lochmaddy in North Uist and Tarbert in Harris will be -3C.

Meanwhile, temperatures in the north isles will be slightly warmer, with -2C for Lerwick in Shetland on Tuesday and zero degrees in Kirkwall, Orkney.

The yellow weather warning was initially set to come into place on Monday, now the Met Office have included tonight into the mix.