Drivers in the north-east have been warned to expect more dangerous conditions today as freezing winter weather continues to grip the region.
Aberdeen looks likely to miss out on much of the snow as the worst of the showers were expected to hit western Aberdeenshire overnight and this morning before “petering away” as they move east.
Forecasters said the city would experience no more than a “dusting” – if anything – with sleet more likely to cause issues.
However, a Met Office yellow “be aware” warning for snow ice will be in place across the north-east, due to the plummeting temperatures.
Met Office meteorologist, Ian Robinson, said: “A lot of the showers are just petering out as they come across.
“There will be the odd dusting of snow in places and that will continue through the night for the most part.
“Western Aberdeenshire will see a few snow showers and there may be the odd one towards Aberdeen.
“It is quite a cold one though, temperatures around 0C and a strong south-westerly wind.”
Aside from the potential for snow in the morning, Mr Robinson said today would remain “for the most part, dry” with sunshine but temperatures remaining below 5C.
He added: “Aberdeen is going to be cold in the morning and a bit tricky on the roads.”
The weather brought chaos to parts of the north-east yesterday as snow showers hit some inland areas.
Several routes were closed with police warning of “hazardous driving conditions” on the B979 Stonehaven to Netherley road in particular.
The A93 Braemar to Blairgowrie was closed at Glenshee due to drifting snow, as was the B974 Banchory to Fettercairn – Cairn O Mount – road which was affected by snow and black ice.
Elsewhere, the A939 Ballatar to Tomintoul road was closed at Cock Bridge in the morning due to snowfall.
Stormy weather in the north, including lightening strikes and rough seas, meant three flights to Scatsa, Shetland, from Aberdeen were also cancelled yesterday.
