The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for ice in Fife, starting tonight going into tomorrow morning.
The warning, in effect from 6pm today, until 10am on Tuesday February 17, highlights the risk of injuries from slips and falls on icy surfaces.
The evening will be marked by areas of rain, sleet, and hill snow moving south-eastwards through Monday evening and night before clearing to the North Sea, with probably some icy patches on some untreated roads, pavements and cycle paths.
The ice poses a greater risk than the snow, with temperatures set to fall swiftly after the showers pass.
The Met Office also forecasts strong north-westerly winds along some North Sea coasts later in the night and into Tuesday morning.
In light of the warning, people are being warned to exercise caution, including planning to leave the house at least five minutes earlier to avoid rushing.
Those on foot are advised to stick to pavements along main roads, which are more likely to be less slippery, while cyclists should take the same approach, sticking to main roads which are more likely to have been treated.
Drivers should check road conditions, and travellers should verify bus and train schedules to avoid potential disruptions.
The Met Office has emphasised the importance of staying updated with the weather forecast for potential changes in the warning status.
They said: "Areas of rain, sleet, and hill snow will move southeastwards through Monday evening and night before clearing to the North Sea.
"Whilst some patchy accumulations of snow will be possible, more especially on ground above 150-200 m elevation, ice will be a greater hazard as temperatures fall fairly quickly once showers clear away.
"In addition, a period of strong northwesterly winds are also likely along some North Sea coasts later in the night and into Tuesday morning."
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