Pistes in some of Europe’s biggest ski resorts may be looking a tad bare – but Britain is bracing for another bout of winter. People in parts of the country have awoken to a layer of snow as more is expected throughout the day. The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for snow and ice running until midday on Wednesday. The snow will affect the Highlands, Western Isles, Orkney and parts of Argyll and Bute and central Scotland.
Forecasters have warned that people travelling could face some difficult driving conditions and transport disruption. Accumulations of 1-3cm of snow are likely quite widely across the warning area, with perhaps another 5-8cm over the northwest Highlands, while icy surfaces will be an additional hazar
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