The Met Office has extended a yellow weather warning for Fife across the weekend due to forecasted wintry conditions.
Initially, the alert was set to expire at midday today (Friday); however, the warning will now remain in effect until 3pm tomorrow (Saturday) and will be issued on Sunday, January 11 from 2am to 3pm.
Recent days have seen a series of yellow weather warnings with ice in particular causing issues for motorists and pedestrians.
Temperatures have notably fallen across the region and several schools have closed due to heating issues.
The Met Office has stated that not all areas will be affected, but scattered wintry showers are expected to persist.
These will likely lead to some snow accumulation, especially on high terrain.
Hills above 100m may see 2-5cm of snow, while those over 300m could receive 10-15cm.
The more widespread hazard overnight is expected to be ice, as temperatures drop below freezing away from immediate windward coasts.
Sunday's warning from the Met Office anticipates a snow band moving across the warning area.
Initially set to target higher grounds in northern England, the snow could descend to lower levels across Scotland on Sunday morning.
All areas are not expected to see accumulating snow at low levels, but 2-5cm is probable, with locally up to 10cm.
Above 200m, between 10 and 20cm is possible, and the snow might drift owing to the strong southerly winds, causing widespread icy conditions.
The amount of snowfall will greatly depend on elevation and precipitation intensity.
The Met Office advises residents to check routes for road closures or delays to public transport, and to adjust their travel plans if necessary.
Motorists are also reminded to carry essentials in their vehicles in case of any delays.
They said: "If you need to make a journey on foot, try to use pavements along main roads which are likely to be less slippery. Similarly, if cycling, try and stick to main roads which are more likely to have been treated."
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