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PICTURES: Snow arrives in north Scotland

Braemar
Braemar

Wide areas across Scotland have been told to prepare for more snow as forecasters track a warm front sweeping across the UK.

The Met Office said the front, which is pushing slowly northwards, will stall over Scotland and meet a colder air front hovering over the region.

As it does so, the associated rain is expected to turn to snow.

Forecasters warned: “Some disruptive snow is likely for a time north of northern parts of the Central Belt.”

The Met Office added: “Note that onshore winds are expected to prevent snow falling in eastern coastal areas.”

Here’s a few pictures from the start of the avalanche of snowy photographs that will blanket social media over the next month or so.

Send yours in to us via webpix@ajl.co.uk or on Facebook.

Muir of Fowlis
Muir of Fowlis by Julia Sidell
Muir of Fowlis
Muir of Fowlis by Julia Sidell
Muir of Fowlis
Muir of Fowlis by Julia Sidell
Braemar
Braemar covered in about 9 inches of snow. Credit: Councillor Geva Blackett
Ducks are seen flying over a partially frozen Loch Morlich near Aviemore, Scotland on December 14 2015. Last night, Sunday, Scotland's coldest temperature for this Winter was recorded in Dalwhinnie at -8.7C. Up to 15cm of snow fell in Aviemore overnight and local schools were closed.
Ducks are seen flying over a partially frozen Loch Morlich near Aviemore, Scotland on December 14 2015. Last night, Sunday, Scotland’s coldest temperature for this Winter was recorded in Dalwhinnie at -8.7C. Up to 15cm of snow fell in Aviemore overnight and local schools were closed.
Snow covered rocks sit in a partially frozen Loch Morlich near Aviemore, Scotland on December 14 2015. Last night, Sunday, Scotland's coldest temperature for this Winter was recorded in Dalwhinnie at -8.7C. Up to 15cm of snow fell in Aviemore overnight and local schools were closed.
Snow covered rocks sit in a partially frozen Loch Morlich near Aviemore, Scotland on December 14 2015. Last night, Sunday, Scotland’s coldest temperature for this Winter was recorded in Dalwhinnie at -8.7C. Up to 15cm of snow fell in Aviemore overnight and local schools were closed.
A 4x4 car is seen driving through a snowy forest track near Aviemore, Scotland on December 14 2015. Last night, Sunday, Scotland's coldest temperature for this Winter was recorded in Dalwhinnie at -8.7C. Up to 15cm of snow fell in Aviemore overnight and local schools were closed.
A 4×4 car is seen driving through a snowy forest track near Aviemore, Scotland on December 14 2015. Last night, Sunday, Scotland’s coldest temperature for this Winter was recorded in Dalwhinnie at -8.7C. Up to 15cm of snow fell in Aviemore overnight and local schools were closed.
Maya, a 1 year old labrador puppy, is seen running through a snowy field near Aviemore in the Scottish Highlands on December 14 2015. Last night, Sunday, Scotland's coldest temperature for this Winter was recorded in Dalwhinnie at -8.7C. Up to 15cm of snow fell in Aviemore overnight and local schools were closed.
Maya, a 1 year old labrador puppy, is seen running through a snowy field near Aviemore in the Scottish Highlands on December 14 2015. Last night, Sunday, Scotland’s coldest temperature for this Winter was recorded in Dalwhinnie at -8.7C. Up to 15cm of snow fell in Aviemore overnight and local schools were closed.
Snow covers trees and hills surrounding Aviemore in the Scottish Highlands on December 14 2015. Last night, Sunday, Scotland's coldest temperature for this Winter was recorded in Dalwhinnie at -8.7C. Up to 15cm of snow fell in Aviemore overnight and local schools were closed.
Snow covers trees and hills surrounding Aviemore in the Scottish Highlands on December 14 2015. Last night, Sunday, Scotland’s coldest temperature for this Winter was recorded in Dalwhinnie at -8.7C. Up to 15cm of snow fell in Aviemore overnight and local schools were closed.
Snow covers trees and hills surrounding Aviemore in the Scottish Highlands on December 14 2015. Last night, Sunday, Scotland's coldest temperature for this Winter was recorded in Dalwhinnie at -8.7C. Up to 15cm of snow fell in Aviemore overnight and local schools were closed.
Snow covers trees and hills surrounding Aviemore in the Scottish Highlands on December 14 2015. Last night, Sunday, Scotland’s coldest temperature for this Winter was recorded in Dalwhinnie at -8.7C. Up to 15cm of snow fell in Aviemore overnight and local schools were closed.
A cabin is surounded by snow dusted trees on the shore of Loch Morlich near Aviemore, Scotland on December 14 2015. Last night, Sunday, Scotland's coldest temperature for this Winter was recorded in Dalwhinnie at -8.7C. Up to 15cm of snow fell in Aviemore overnight and local schools were closed.
A cabin is surounded by snow dusted trees on the shore of Loch Morlich near Aviemore, Scotland on December 14 2015. Last night, Sunday, Scotland’s coldest temperature for this Winter was recorded in Dalwhinnie at -8.7C. Up to 15cm of snow fell in Aviemore overnight and local schools were closed.
Snow covered clings to branches on the shores of Loch Morlich near Aviemore, Scotland on December 14 2015. Last night, Sunday, Scotland's coldest temperature for this Winter was recorded in Dalwhinnie at -8.7C. Up to 15cm of snow fell in Aviemore overnight and local schools were closed.
Snow covered clings to branches on the shores of Loch Morlich near Aviemore, Scotland on December 14 2015. Last night, Sunday, Scotland’s coldest temperature for this Winter was recorded in Dalwhinnie at -8.7C. Up to 15cm of snow fell in Aviemore overnight and local schools were closed.
Snow covers trees and hills surrounding Aviemore in the Scottish Highlands on December 14 2015. Last night, Sunday, Scotland's coldest temperature for this Winter was recorded in Dalwhinnie at -8.7C. Up to 15cm of snow fell in Aviemore overnight and local schools were closed.
Snow covers trees and hills surrounding Aviemore in the Scottish Highlands on December 14 2015. Last night, Sunday, Scotland’s coldest temperature for this Winter was recorded in Dalwhinnie at -8.7C. Up to 15cm of snow fell in Aviemore overnight and local schools were closed.
Snow covers trees and hills surrounding Aviemore in the Scottish Highlands on December 14 2015. Last night, Sunday, Scotland's coldest temperature for this Winter was recorded in Dalwhinnie at -8.7C. Up to 15cm of snow fell in Aviemore overnight and local schools were closed.
Snow covers trees and hills surrounding Aviemore in the Scottish Highlands on December 14 2015. Last night, Sunday, Scotland’s coldest temperature for this Winter was recorded in Dalwhinnie at -8.7C. Up to 15cm of snow fell in Aviemore overnight and local schools were closed.
A car is seen driving along a snowy tree lined road near Aviemore, Scotland on December 14 2015. Last night, Sunday, Scotland's coldest temperature for this Winter was recorded in Dalwhinnie at -8.7C. Up to 15cm of snow fell in Aviemore overnight and local schools were closed.
A car is seen driving along a snowy tree lined road near Aviemore, Scotland on December 14 2015. Last night, Sunday, Scotland’s coldest temperature for this Winter was recorded in Dalwhinnie at -8.7C. Up to 15cm of snow fell in Aviemore overnight and local schools were closed.
A car is seen driving along a snowy tree lined road near Aviemore, Scotland on December 14 2015. Last night, Sunday, Scotland's coldest temperature for this Winter was recorded in Dalwhinnie at -8.7C. Up to 15cm of snow fell in Aviemore overnight and local schools were closed.
A car is seen driving along a snowy tree lined road near Aviemore, Scotland on December 14 2015. Last night, Sunday, Scotland’s coldest temperature for this Winter was recorded in Dalwhinnie at -8.7C. Up to 15cm of snow fell in Aviemore overnight and local schools were closed.
A car is seen driving along a snowy tree lined road near Aviemore, Scotland on December 14 2015. Last night, Sunday, Scotland's coldest temperature for this Winter was recorded in Dalwhinnie at -8.7C. Up to 15cm of snow fell in Aviemore overnight and local schools were closed.
A car is seen driving along a snowy tree lined road near Aviemore, Scotland on December 14 2015. Last night, Sunday, Scotland’s coldest temperature for this Winter was recorded in Dalwhinnie at -8.7C. Up to 15cm of snow fell in Aviemore overnight and local schools were closed.
Snow covered clings to branches on the shores of Loch Morlich near Aviemore, Scotland on December 14 2015. Last night, Sunday, Scotland's coldest temperature for this Winter was recorded in Dalwhinnie at -8.7C. Up to 15cm of snow fell in Aviemore overnight and local schools were closed.
Snow covered clings to branches on the shores of Loch Morlich near Aviemore, Scotland on December 14 2015. Last night, Sunday, Scotland’s coldest temperature for this Winter was recorded in Dalwhinnie at -8.7C. Up to 15cm of snow fell in Aviemore overnight and local schools were closed.
Ducks are seen flying over a partially frozen Loch Morlich near Aviemore, Scotland on December 14 2015. Last night, Sunday, Scotland's coldest temperature for this Winter was recorded in Dalwhinnie at -8.7C. Up to 15cm of snow fell in Aviemore overnight and local schools were closed.
Ducks are seen flying over a partially frozen Loch Morlich near Aviemore, Scotland on December 14 2015. Last night, Sunday, Scotland’s coldest temperature for this Winter was recorded in Dalwhinnie at -8.7C. Up to 15cm of snow fell in Aviemore overnight and local schools were closed.