BRITS are warned of travel chaos as amber weather warnings for the bone-chilling weather are rolled out.
Heavy snow is set to hammer parts of the UK, with forecasters warning temperatures in some areas could plummet to minus 10C.
The Met Office this morning has issued a new amber warning for snow across swathes of Scotland for Sunday.
The alert covers areas including Aberdeen, Aviemore in the Cairngorms and Ullapool in Ross-shire, and runs from 6pm on Sunday until 10am on Monday.
Officials warned of heavy snow, major travel disruption and the risk of communities being cut off as the cold weather tightens its grip.
Yellow warnings for snow and ice remain in force across Wales, Greater Manchester and the South West.
Much of England’s east coast also faces icy conditions with yellow warnings in place there too.
A separate yellow warning also blankets much of Scotland north of Glasgow, lasting until midnight on Monday.
The snow warnings stretch across large parts of the Highlands and Aberdeenshire.
As well as Orkney, Shetland and the Outer Hebrides.
Forecasters predict that 5–10cm of snow at low levels could fall and a staggering 20–30cm of snow on higher ground.
The Met Office said those living in amber warning areas should expect serious disruption, with travel likely to be hit hard.
Flights could be cancelled and even mobile phone coverage may be affected, it warned.
A spokesperson said: “Heavy snow showers will become more frequent and may merge to give longer spells of snow at times.
“The areas and period covered by this warning are when the heaviest and most disruptive snow is thought most likely during the current cold spell.”
Scotland’s transport secretary Fiona Hyslop urged people to think twice before travelling, especially with many heading back to work after the festive break.
She said: “We’ve already seen challenging conditions and freezing temperatures, with more snow and ice on the way.
“If you have to travel, make sure your vehicle is winter-ready and you have a winter kit in your car.
“Follow Police Scotland travel advice. If you can delay your journey until the amber warning has expired, please do so.”
She also paid tribute to front line workers battling the brutal conditions, including gritter drivers, police officers and emergency crews, who are expected to remain on duty through the next 48 hours.
