Scotland is likely to shiver through the first cold snap of winter with forecasters predicting snow and frost in the days ahead.  

A weather warning for snow and ice has been issued for Glasgow and the south of Scotland on Monday and Tuesday. A similar alert is also in place for the North on Sunday. 

The yellow alert comes into force from 10am on Monday and last for 24 hours. The Met Office says this could bring power cuts and cause disruption on the roads. 

The snow warning comes as Temperatures are due to drop to below freezing as the week goes with wintery showers expected in the north and over high ground.  

The Met Office says that  “Cold or very cold conditions” are likely to affect most if not all parts of Scotland between Tuesday and Thursday, with frost and strong winds delivering below-freezing temperatures.  

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Forecasters warn there could be “disruptive” weather at times, with snow a possibility. The cold weather will see temperatures of –2oC in Glasgow during the night, struggling up to 4oC during the day.  

However, when wind chill is factored in, it will likely feel colder.  

The Met Office warning is in place from MondayThe Met Office warning is in place from Monday (Image: Met Office) The Met Office's long-term forecast states: “Cold or very cold conditions are likely to affect most if not all parts of the UK early in this period, with wintry showers affecting in particular northern parts and exposed coastal districts.  

“Overnight frost will likely be widespread and occasionally strong winds will result in significant wind chill.  

“However, there may be more organised areas of rain and snow, accompanied by strong winds, which run across some parts. This could lead to some disruptive weather at times, especially at the start of this period.” 

It adds: “Briefly milder conditions may accompany these in the south. There is a hint that it may become less cold late in the period, but still likely remain mostly unsettled with further spells of rain and snow.”