A WEATHER warning has been issued for Glasgow this weekend as snow and ice are set to batter the city.

The Met Office has warned heavy snow and blizzards could develop across the country with a risk of freezing rain.

Between 10 to 20 centimetres of snow is expected fall on Saturday, with forecasters warning some motorists could be left stranded due to travel delays, while rail and cancellations or delays are also possible.

The yellow warning will be in place from 3pm on Saturday to 10am on Sunday.

Chief Meteorologist, Steve Willington said: “This weekend’s weather brings a range of winter hazards, with the possibility of heavy snow and blizzards in parts of Scotland and freezing rain for northern parts of the UK.

"As such, there is the potential for disruption to travel on the roads and possible delays or cancellations to public transport services, so we encourage people to keep an eye on the latest weather forecast and warnings and to take care when travelling.

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“At the moment, the heaviest snow is expected over higher ground in Scotland with the chance of drifting snow due to strong winds. Snow is also expected to settle at lower levels in Scotland and parts of northern England, with the risk of freezing rain and ice on Saturday night.”

Drivers have been warned to follow safety advice as thousands are set to flock to the streets for Christmas shopping.

Stein Connelly from Transport Scotland added: “This weather has potential to cause travel disruption, particularly over higher routes. As always, we encourage motorists to plan their routes ahead of time, leave plenty of time for your journey, follow Police Scotland travel advice and drive to the conditions.

“Our operating companies have their winter services up and running, and will closely monitor the trunk road network to provide appropriate treatments where necessary. Drivers can‎ use the Traffic Scotland mobile website - my.trafficscotland.org - to get the latest information on the trunk road network, as well as check the @trafficscotland twitter page for updates.

"If you are planning to travel by rail, air or ferry, please check with your operator before setting off to see if your service has been affected.”