Snow

Scotland could see wintry weather later this month as a weakening polar vortex raises the risk of colder conditions across the UK.

Scotland faces increased risk of Arctic cold snap as polar vortex weakens over UK

Scotland could face colder temperatures and wintry showers later in November as a weakening polar vortex increases the risk of Arctic weather.

Snow blankets a Glasgow street

Snow blankets a Glasgow street

Snow hits Glasgow area and north amid Storm Dave aftermath

Snowploughs working in tandem to try and keep the A9 open at Slochd (stock pic)

Snowploughs working in tandem to try and keep the A9 open at Slochd (stock pic)

A9 mountain pass blocked by heavy snow near Aviemore

Drivers have been warned to take care on the roads

Drivers have been warned to take care on the roads

Snow and ice warning issued for the whole of Scotland

Rescuers gather on the mountain.

Rescuers gather on the mountain.

Man 'very lucky' to survive 500 foot avalanche on Scottish mountain

Downpours and strong winds are set to affect Scotland through the weekend and into next week, with the Met Office warning of further disruption as unsettled weather continues to sweep across the UK.

Downpours and strong winds are set to affect Scotland through the weekend and into next week, with the Met Office warning of further disruption as unsettled weather continues to sweep across the UK.

Met Office warns of heavy rain and possible disruptive snow in Scotland

Members of the team climbed in the dark.

Members of the team climbed in the dark.

Two walkers rescued from Scotland's tallest mountain by intrepid climbing team

Melting snow could cause flooding in Scottish towns and villages.

Melting snow could cause flooding in Scottish towns and villages.

Angela Constance

Fresh flood warnings as 'larger rivers still rising' amid melting snow

A series of flood alerts have been issued across Scotland.

A series of flood alerts have been issued across Scotland.

Check if you will be affected as a dozen flood warnings issued across Scotland

Several roads have been flooded in Aberdeenshire.

Several roads have been flooded in Aberdeenshire.

Aberdeenshire, Scotland

Full list of restricted and closed trunk roads in north of Scotland amid flooding

Darren Stalker, Stuart Fraser and Allan Rough were able to find the women and her dogs lying in the deep drifts

Darren Stalker, Stuart Fraser and Allan Rough were able to find the women and her dogs lying in the deep drifts

Aberdeenshire, Scotland

Rail staff hailed heroes after rescuing woman stranded in waist-deep snow

Roads are returning to normal

Roads are returning to normal

Schools in north to stay shut with warning as 'hugely challenging' conditions tackled

Three young women make the most to of the weather as heavy snow continues to cause disruption to many part of the Highlands.

Three young women make the most to of the weather as heavy snow continues to cause disruption to many part of the Highlands.

'Worst snow in decades' as north of Scotland braces for fresh cold snap

Snow ploughs ran on the lines for most of Monday and Tuesday

Snow ploughs ran on the lines for most of Monday and Tuesday

Majority of trains return to tracks after extensive ploughing in north of Scotland

Local farmers have been hard at work removing snow.

Local farmers have been hard at work removing snow.

Aberdeenshire, Scotland

'Hero' Scottish farmers praised as mammoth efforts to clear snow continue

The road was closed to remove the large lorry.

The road was closed to remove the large lorry.

Remarkable pictures as A9 shut in Caithness after Royal Mail lorry crash

The north of Scotland has been covered in snow for nearly a week.

The north of Scotland has been covered in snow for nearly a week.

Aberdeenshire, Scotland

Military urged to dig out rural communities as north of Scotland paralysed by snow

Traffic has backed up near Huntly in Aberdeenshire.

Traffic has backed up near Huntly in Aberdeenshire.

Aberdeenshire, Scotland

Snowy Scottish trunk road closed in both directions after 'road traffic incident'

One of the snow ploughs, pictured at Insch in Aberdeenshire this morning

One of the snow ploughs, pictured at Insch in Aberdeenshire this morning

Aberdeenshire, Scotland

Delays continue as snowploughs battle to clear four foot snow drifts from rail lines

British Airways has cancelled a number of flights to anf from Aberdeen.

British Airways has cancelled a number of flights to anf from Aberdeen.

Heathrow Airport

Dozens of planes snowed in at Scottish airport amid severe winter storm

ScotRail has cancelled services to and from Thurso.

ScotRail has cancelled services to and from Thurso.

ScotRail cancels all trains to UK's northernmost town amid heavy snowfall

When snow is forecast to fall in Glasgow as weather warnings issued

A snow plough clears the snow around Huntly, Aberdeenshire.

A snow plough clears the snow around Huntly, Aberdeenshire.

Road and airport disruption warning as snow hits Scotland

Some parts of Scotland have already seen some snow

Some parts of Scotland have already seen some snow

Snow weather warning raised to amber as Scotland shivers into New Year

Snow could be on the way for much of Scotland

Snow could be on the way for much of Scotland

Snow forecast for Scotland with 'blizzard conditions' warning

Snow is expected for the north of Scotland.

Snow is expected for the north of Scotland.

Edinburgh Hogmanay forecast as Met Office predicts snow and wind for Highlands

People walk through snow in Carrbridge in the Scottish Highlands on Thursday. The worst of the cold weather has been in the north

People walk through snow in Carrbridge in the Scottish Highlands on Thursday. The worst of the cold weather has been in the north

Watch: Scottish lochside shivers at minus 11C as cold snap continues

The chief executive of the Cairngorm Mountain resort has said the business model must move away from reliance on snow

The chief executive of the Cairngorm Mountain resort has said the business model must move away from reliance on snow

Cairngorm Mountain bosses say business model 'too snow dependent'

A new weather map shows snowfall falling in parts of the UK, including Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds and Bradford, next week

A new weather map shows snowfall falling in parts of the UK, including Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds and Bradford, next week

New weather forecast predicts snow will hit the UK next week

The warning has been issued for much of Scotland

The warning has been issued for much of Scotland

Snow and ice warning to cover most of Scotland as temperatures drop below freezing

The wintry conditions are creating problems across the country

The wintry conditions are creating problems across the country

Snow predicted for parts of Scotland before temperatures soar to well above average

Weather warnings remain in force in Scotland (Steve Welsh/PA)

Weather warnings remain in force in Scotland (Steve Welsh/PA)

Scotland's coldest place revealed as Met Office confirms lowest winter temperature

Weather warnings remain in force in Scotland (Steve Welsh/PA)

Weather warnings remain in force in Scotland (Steve Welsh/PA)

Thousands of pupils affected as freezing conditions force school closures

Temperatures could drop to minus 16C

Temperatures could drop to minus 16C

Freezing conditions continue as Scotland faces 15-year low of minus 16C temperatures

The wintry conditions are creating problems across the country

The wintry conditions are creating problems across the country

Schools and transport remain affected as more snow and ice hits Scotland

A snow covered Shawlands, Glasgow (stock pic)

A snow covered Shawlands, Glasgow (stock pic)

Met Office warns of snow for Glasgow as cold snap deepens

Scots have been warned not to travel

Scots have been warned not to travel

Weather warnings in place as temperatures drop below freezing across Scotland

A train in the snow in Glasgow

A train in the snow in Glasgow

Cold Weather Payments

Snow to hit parts of Scotland as temperatures drop below freezing

The Queensferry Crossing is shut

The Queensferry Crossing is shut

Queensferry Crossing closed due to risks over falling ice

Police warning over weather conditions as five-car crash leads to road closure

Police warning over weather conditions as five-car crash leads to road closure

Police warning over weather conditions as five-car crash leads to road closure

A train in the snow in Glasgow

A train in the snow in Glasgow

Rail and ferry chaos as Storm Bert forces cancellations and closures across Scotland

School closures and transport issues hit local councils - see the list here

School closures and transport issues hit local councils - see the list here

School closures

School closures and transport issues hit local councils - see the list here

SIT DOWN- A stunning snowy view awaits whoever sits on this bench.

SIT DOWN- A stunning snowy view awaits whoever sits on this bench.

Snow and ice warning for Scotland on Thursday as Met Office alerts in place

The new Alpine Coaster will be open to the public this week

The new Alpine Coaster will be open to the public this week

Midlothian Council

Scotland's first Alpine Coaster ride opens in Midlothian

The cold weather has brought travel disruption

The cold weather has brought travel disruption

Snow and ice alert for Glasgow stretches into Saturday

Snow in the village of Contin in the Scottish Highlands

Snow in the village of Contin in the Scottish Highlands

Met Office warns of disruption to travel with snow forecast for Glasgow

The Met Office has issued a snow and ice warning

The Met Office has issued a snow and ice warning

Met Office extends snow and ice weather warning to Glasgow

Further warnings for ice could also be issued

Further warnings for ice could also be issued

Band of heavy snow headed to the UK later this week

The A9 is currently closed between Helmsdale and Dunbeath

The A9 is currently closed between Helmsdale and Dunbeath

Police Scotland

Motorists stranded in snow on A9 amid 'treacherous' driving conditions

Scots are facing snow, ice and freezing weather this week

Scots are facing snow, ice and freezing weather this week

The coldest areas in Scotland today as freezing weather takes hold

Heavy snow as been predicted

Heavy snow as been predicted

Cold weather warnings raised to higher level with heavy snow forecast

Dalwhinnie recorded the lowest temperature in Scotland last night

Dalwhinnie recorded the lowest temperature in Scotland last night

Village the coldest place in Scotland as temperatures drop to -7C

Scots are being asked their ideas for names of gritters

Scots are being asked their ideas for names of gritters

'Yes Sir, Ice Can Boogie': Ideas sought as new gritters named

The Loganair flight had to make a U-turn (stock pic)

The Loganair flight had to make a U-turn (stock pic)

Edinburgh flight makes U-turn after snow blocks remote runway