The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for snow and ice affecting the Highlands and Eilean Siar from Monday evening through to Tuesday morning.
Wintry showers will persist, with snow accumulations of 2 to 5 cm expected in many areas and up to 10 cm in regions above 200 metres.
Commuters should brace for potential disruptions to roads and railways, with longer journey times likely across Scotland.
Icy stretches on untreated surfaces pose a risk to pedestrians and cyclists, increasing the chance of slips and falls.
Snow showers, initially falling as rain or sleet, will create hazardous conditions, particularly in northern Scotland and the Northern Isles.
This marks the UK’s coldest night of winter so far, with Loch Glascarnoch in Scotland recording a bitter -13.3°C.
Chief Meteorologist Frank Saunders predicts hail, sleet, and snow showers spreading from Scotland to Northern Ireland, Wales, and parts of England by Tuesday morning.
Overnight frosts are expected to persist, even in areas without snow cover, as temperatures plunge well below seasonal averages.
Western coasts may experience rain or hail, but inland areas could see snow accumulations at higher elevations.
With further snow and ice forecasted for midweek, the Met Office has warned of more disruptions on Wednesday.
Deputy Chief Meteorologist Mike Silverstone suggests a frontal system moving from the southwest could bring widespread snow.
The possibility of 2 to 5 cm of snow accumulating in affected areas highlights the need for vigilance.
Weather warnings remain fluid, with updates expected as conditions evolve.
Towards the weekend, a more settled outlook is anticipated, though weak fronts could still bring light snow in some places.
