Ice warning with chance of snow in north east of Scotland
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Snowfall in Livingston was heavy on Friday morning
Icy patches are expected across the country after temperatures were set to drop below zero overnight.
A Met Office warning for ice expires at midnight, however the forecaster warned there was a chance of snow in the north east on Saturday.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde has urged people to go to minor injuries clinics rather than A&E if they fall on ice, as emergency teams are under pressure.
It comes after snow and ice caused widespread disruption on Friday.
Drivers faced treacherous conditions and several vehicles were stuck on the the M8 eastbound off-slip at J16 Craighall in Glasgow.
Cars fell foul of the conditions on Gartloch Road in the east end of Glasgow
The centre of Lanark was an early-morning whiteout
Traffic Scotland reported that heavy snow was also affecting many routes including the M77 and M74 on Thursday morning.
Bear North West Trunk Roads said there was snow on routes including the A82 in the Glencoe and Tyndrum area, the A9 and the A83.
Meanwhile, police in East Dunbartonshire tweeted that a number of vehicles had been abandoned throughout the area due to the weather.
In the Highlands, Grantown Grammar School and Kingussie High School were closed due to severe road conditions, while in South Lanarkshire several schools delayed opening until 10:00, external.
In Glasgow, some pupils at St Margaret Mary's secondary school were sent home early because staff could not get into work.
Cars were covered in snow in Glasgow
Drivers woke up to snowy conditions in South Lanarkshire
Traffic Scotland said the snow gates on the B974 were closed between Banchory to Fettercairn at Cairn o'Mount due to adverse weather conditions.
South Lanarkshire reported heavy snowfall and the council said that due to the weather conditions, the asymptomatic test site at Larkhall Leisure Centre would delay its opening.
Many areas saw bin collections cancelled or postponed until the start of next week.
A railway worker clears snow from the platform at Rannoch Station on the West Highland Line
Vehicles struggled to get up hills in East Kilbride
The most recent yellow warning for ice affected the central belt, Tayside, Fife, south of Scotland and much of the west coast.
People in Glasgow who fall on ice have been urged to attend minor injuries clinics at the New Victoria Hospital, the New Stobhill Hospital or at the Vale of Leven.
Rain is expected for most of the country on Saturday - though the Met Office said "heavy bursts" in the south of Scotland could make for difficult driving conditions.
There is a chance of sunny spells in the west, the forecaster said.
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