UK weather: Storm Gertrude 'to bring 15cm of snow to Scotland and temperatures of -3C '

High winds combined with snow are set to create blizzard like conditions with five - 15cm of snow

Up to 15cm of snow is forecast to fall in parts of Scotland (Reuters)

Some areas of Scotland are expected to receive up to 15cm of snow over the weekend, after the tail end of storm Gertrude brings particularly blizzard like conditions.

The Met Office have issued an amber warning over most of Scotland, particularly in western areas and high ground, where high winds will be combined with snow.

In the north and west of Scotland, gusts of 70 mph are expected this morning, which will die off into the afternoon.

Forecasters have said there is a wind warning, where gusts will reach up to 50-60 mph in Northern Ireland, across the whole of Scotland and the far north and west of England, where “5-10 cm of snow is likely to accumulate in some areas”.

The Met Office is warning people to consider the impacts of the amber snow warning, particularly in travel.

People should prepare for longer journey times, on the roads and via public transport, where trains can be several delayed and roads congested.

This morning, the Met Office has issued an ice warning, after the heavy rain last night and low temperatures.

This is expected to last until 10am, but drivers are warned to be aware of potential ice on the roads.

Tonight, temperatures in Scotland will plummet to minus two and three. While Northern Ireland and the north of England will see temperatures reach zero to minus one tonight.

The south coast will even see temperatures of around five degrees tonight.

Forecasters at the Met Office have said the high winds may continue through the weekend until Monday, where winds could reach up to 80mph, with the potential for the risk to be escalated to an amber warning.

On Friday, winds of up to 105mph were recorded over the north of England as a result of Storm Gertrude.