Glasgow weather Met Office issues yellow warning snow storm ice

A yellow alert for ice will come into force at 6pm on Tuesday, January 13, and remain in place until 10am on Wednesday. The warning also covers Lanarkshire, Dunbartonshire, Renfrewshire and large parts of the west of Scotland.

Forecasters say clear spells overnight are likely to lead to ice forming, particularly where snow has melted during the day or where wintry showers move inland from the west. The conditions could make travel difficult for commuters on Wednesday morning.

The Met Office has warned that some injuries are possible as a result of slips and falls on icy surfaces, with untreated roads, pavements and cycle paths particularly affected.

In its warning, the Met Office said: “Clear spells will lead to ice developing on untreated surfaces on Tuesday night, particularly in areas of snowmelt by day and also where wintry showers move inland from the west overnight.”

Commuters are being advised to allow extra time for journeys, while cyclists are urged to use main roads where possible as these are more likely to have been treated. Motorists are also being encouraged to check for any travel disruption before setting off.

The warning follows a week of similar alerts across the city, with Glasgow experiencing a spell of bitterly cold weather. While parts of the UK were hit by heavy snowfall and amber warnings last week, the city largely avoided the worst conditions.