UK weather: amber snow warning in Scotland as drivers told to delay travel

Met Office forecasts some areas could have 15-20cm more snow, power cuts are likely and communities could be cut off

The Met Office has put a rare amber snow warning in place for parts of Scotland as the road police chief tells drivers to put travel plans on hold.

The warning is for snow between 3pm on Wednesday and 6pm on Thursday in north-west Scotland and the Northern Isles, meaning road delays are likely and some vehicles could be stranded.