Icy blast may cause major problems across area

Tayside and Fife is predicted to be hit by “heavy hail” and snow this week as “blizzard conditions” move into Scotland.

The Met Office issued a yellow warning of snow and ice for Courier Country until 11.55pm tonight, warning of travel disruption, power cuts and icy paths and roads.

The forecaster said “many parts” of Scotland will be hit by the wintry conditions at the start of next week, with the snow showers expected to be worst in the west.

Lightning may also affect areas in the warning zone, which covers both Dundee and Perth.

Up to two inches of snow could fall at lower levels, with up to four inches predicted in areas above 656 feet.

A Met Office statement said: “Frequent and heavy hail and snow showers are likely to affect many parts of Scotland and Northern Ireland from Monday evening, continuing for much of the day on Tuesday.

“Travel delays on roads are possible, with a small chance of cancellations to public transport. There is a small chance that power cuts will occur and other services, such as mobile phone coverage, may be affected.

“In addition some roads and pavements may become icy, increasing the chance of injuries from slips and falls.”

The Met Office’s chief forecaster said: “The largest accumulations of snow will be over high ground.”