Chappy New Year

Big freeze to continue into next week with 40cm of snow in parts

- BY LUCINDA CAMERON

SNOW, ice and blizzards are expected across parts of the country as 2026 gets off to a freezing start.

An amber snow warning is in place in the Highlands and northeast Scotland between today and tomorrow.

The Met Office warns 10-20cm of snow is likely at low levels, with 30-40cm possible on high ground.

Winds could lead to blizzard conditions, the forecaster said, with the big chill expected to last into next week.

Delays and cancellations to rail and air travel are likely, as are power cuts and disruption on the roads, while some rural communities could be cut off.