Storm Bert warnings in full as Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire braced for weekend of severe weather

The north-east is set for a grim end to the week after several days of snow and ice, with Storm Bert on its way and expected to bring yet more disruption.

Dozens of schools have closed this week and there has been havoc on the roads as heavy snow left parts of Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire in a treacherous condition.

Now, with the Met Office warning of Storm Bert's imminent arrival, more alerts have been issued including an amber warning for snow and 'danger to life' warning.

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A total of four warnings have been issued for Friday until Sunday with a wide range of impacts from severe travel disruption to potential flooding and winds of up to 70mph.

We have broken down every warning that has been issued, with where and when it will be in place and the associated impacts.

Friday, November 22

Yellow warning - Snow and ice

Two yellow warnings will be in place until 10am and 12pm on Friday, the first of which covers areas including Peterhead, Aberdeen, Royal Deeside and the Mearns.

The second warning which ends at midday covers the Banff and Buchan coast as well as areas such as Inverurie and Turriff.

Met Office experts are warning of delays on the roads and railways, as well as icy patches on untreated roads, pavements and paths.

The forecast states: "Snow showers will affect many northern and western areas of Scotland through Thursday afternoon and overnight into Friday. The showers will be frequent at times and may also be accompanied by hail.

"Snow accumulations are likely to reach 2 to 5 cm fairly widely with up to 10 cm in some areas, especially northern parts of the mainland. Over high ground, above about 300 metres, 15 to 20 cm could accumulate in this time period.

"Ice will will be an additional hazard, forming readily on untreated surfaces (particularly after dark), including windward coasts and the Northern Isles where showers will be sleety at times leaving surfaces wet."

Saturday, November 23

Amber Warning - Snow and ice

A Met Office amber warning has been issued on Saturday for snow and ice with the arrival of Storm Bert, leading to periods of heavy snow and significant disruption.

The warning covers part of Aberdeenshire and the Cairngorms, with Royal Deeside likely to be worst affected by the heavy snow.

Forecasters said: "Heavy snow will spread northeastwards on Saturday morning, giving significant accumulations in many areas. Accumulations of 10-20 cm are likely on ground typically above 200m, with potentially as much as 20-40 cm on hills above 400m.

"Snow will eventually revert to rain during Saturday afternoon, but may be preceded by a short spell of freezing rain in places adding to the ice risk.

"Strengthening winds will lead to drifting of lying snow, with difficult travelling conditions likely on higher level routes, and the risk of interruptions to power supplies. A fairly rapid thaw of lying snow is then likely on Saturday night as milder air moves in."

Travel disruption on the roads and vehicles being stranded is likely, while power cuts and the risk of slips and falls on untreated surfaces are also warned.

The amber warning will be in place from 7am until 7pm on Saturday, November 23.

Yellow warning - Wind

Storm Bert is set to bring strong winds to the east coast on Saturday, with Stonehaven, Aberdeen, Peterhead and Fraserburgh among the areas covered by the warning.

Coming into force at 5am on Saturday and ending at 7pm, the Met Office say delays to road, rail, air and ferry services are likely, and that there could be a short term losses for some services of power.

As well, it is being warned to avoid coastal areas and sea fronts were large waves or spray is likely to cause disruption.

The Met Office said: "A period of strong southeasterly winds is likely for a time on Saturday, with peak gusts of 50-60 mph in many parts of the warning area, but 60-70 mph in some coastal areas and also locally to the lee (northwest) of high ground, and perhaps in excess of 70 mph along some exposed coasts of Northern Ireland and western Scotland."

Yellow warning - Rain and snow

A yellow warning for snow and rain is in place throughout Saturday and into Sunday, with heavy snow followed by a rapid thaw and subsequent rainfall on Saturday night set to cause disruption.

The Met Office added: "Outbreaks of rain will spread northeastwards on Saturday, preceded by a spell of snow across parts of northern England and Scotland.

"Whilst snow will become increasingly confined to higher elevations with time, there is the chance of a transient period of snow to low levels in some areas, with perhaps as much as 5-10 cm accumulating in places before turning back to rain.

"Temporary snow accumulations of 10-20 cm are possible on ground above 150m, with perhaps as much as 20-40 cm above 300m. In conjunction with strengthening winds, difficult driving conditions are likely, especially over higher level routes, with possibly some interruptions to power supplies.

"In addition, the rapid thaw of lying snow as milder air arrives, with perhaps an additional 20-40 mm of rain in some upland areas during Saturday night, will lead to a greater likelihood of rainfall impacts later in the period."

Forecasters are warning of potential flooding, cutting off rural communities and causing damage to some buildings, as well as delays on roads and railways.

It has also seen a danger to life warning issued due to the chance of fast flowing or deep floodwater as a result of the snow thaw and rain.

Most of Aberdeenshire is avoided in the warning, with areas including Inverurie, Alford, Banchory and Royal Deeside covered and set to be worst affected.

The warning comes into force at 4am on Saturday, and will remain in place until 9am on Sunday, November 24.