Scotland's big freeze is set to continue as the Met Office extended the latest snow and ice warning across parts of the country until Thursday
Scotland's big freeze is set to continue as the Met Office extended the latest snow and ice warning across parts of the country until Thursday - making it the longest ever alert.
A number of mountaineers had to be rescued and led down Coire Raibert in 'waist deep' snow after becoming lost. The extended yellow weather warning for northern regions will now be in place until Thursday December 15, also covering the Borders, while the previous snow and ice warning will remain in place in the Highlands until tomorrow, Monday December 11.
Scots were warned the yellow warning for fog and ice in Dumfries and Galloway, lasting from 4pm on Sunday, until 11am Monday December 12, could lead to flights being delayed or cancelled.
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