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The Met Office issued a yellow weather warning for much of Scotland after falling temperatures triggered a massive frost.
Scots were warned of difficult travel conditions on Monday after the alert notice went into effect at 6pm yesterday.
The icy conditions are expected to last well into January 4 and dangerous sidewalks are reported in Glasgow, Fife, Scottish Borders and the northeast.
(Image: Met Office)
The inhabitants of Lothian, Dunbartonshire, Renfrewshire, Clackmannanshire and Stirling have also been affected by the freezing blast.
The Met Office said: “Icy patches are expected to develop, especially on untreated surfaces, where snow has been melting on Sunday and where frequent showers occur overnight.
“It is also possible that there is more snow on the hills above 200-300m, although to a lesser extent than last night.”
Motorists and pedestrians are cautioned when traveling.
Several car hits and crashes occurred on Scotland’s road network on Monday morning as drivers struggled to negotiate difficult conditions.
The M73 closed after three cars collided shortly before 7 a.m., blocking the southbound road.
Drivers of the M8 also faced travel disruptions after several minor crashes during peak travel hours.
The A9 south of Brora was closed in both directions due to a traffic collision at 8.10am.
Coral bookmakers have lowered the odds that this winter will be the coldest in Scotland’s history amid fears of a new Beast from the East.
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