The Met Office has issued a yellow snow warning for various locations in Scotland on Friday. (Image: Photo by ANDY BUCHANAN/AFP via Getty Images)

Exact time Storm Éowyn snow chaos will reach Scotland - with nine inches to fall in nine hours

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As Scotland braces to face winds of up to 90 mph during the incoming Storm Éowyn, another yellow warning has been issued for parts of the country - this time for snow.

The Met Office stated that some parts of Scotland could face disruptive snowfall on Friday morning which will ease and/or turn to rain later in the day. The warning has been placed for the time between 3am and 12pm on Friday, January 24.

According to the Met Office, some roads and railways will likely to be affected with longer journey times by road, bus and train services.

Speaking for Friday's outlook, Meteorologist Clare Nasir said: "Winds across the central part of the country, Northern Ireland, southern and central parts of Scotland, Wales and Northern England could reach 70-80mph.

"Wind warnings have been issued for most of the country. There will be some heavy rain associated with it as well, preceded by snow, particularly across Central and Northern areas of Scotland before it all clears away."

Snow is expected to blanket higher ground in northern England and southern Scotland on Friday morning (Image: Met Office)

Snow is set to blanket higher ground across northern England and southern Scotland on Friday morning as rain spreads northeast. Initially, snow will fall heavily, particularly on hills, but will soon give way to rain as temperatures rise.

In some areas, particularly above 100 meters, snow accumulations will range from 2-5cm, with up to 10cm possible at elevations above 300 meters. The snow is expected to persist longer north of the Central Belt, where up to 25cm (9.8 inches) could accumulate above 300 meters.

Alongside the snow, strong winds will bring the risk of temporary blizzard conditions and possible drifting, especially over the higher ground to the north.

The Met Office has also placed yellow warnings for strong winds all day on Friday (January 24) and up to 3pm on Saturday (January 25). It said that strong west to northwesterly winds will persist through the early hours of Saturday as Storm Éowyn sweeps northeast.

Gusts of 50-60 mph are forecast inland, with coastal and hilly areas experiencing stronger winds of 60-70 mph. There's also a brief risk of 70-80 mph gusts impacting the Northern Isles before the storm clears later in the day.

The Met Office warned that snowy and wintry weather may lead to travel delays and hazardous driving conditions. It advised people to plan their route in advance, allowing extra time for the journey and asked them to keep an eye on road closures and public transport disruptions.

Regions and local authorities affected

The Met Office warned that snowy and wintry weather could lead to travel delays and hazardous driving conditions (Image: Photo by Ken Jack/Getty Images)

Central, Tayside & Fife

  • Angus
  • Clackmannanshire
  • Dundee
  • Falkirk
  • Fife
  • Perth and Kinross
  • Stirling

Grampian

  • Aberdeenshire
  • Moray

Highlands & Eilean Siar

  • Na h-Eileanan Siar
  • Highland

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SW Scotland, Lothian Borders

  • Dumfries and Galloway
  • East Lothian
  • Edinburgh
  • Midlothian Council
  • Scottish Borders
  • West Lothian

Strathclyde

  • Argyll and Bute
  • East Ayrshire
  • East Dunbartonshire
  • East Renfrewshire
  • Glasgow
  • Inverclyde
  • North Ayrshire
  • North Lanarkshire
  • Renfrewshire
  • South Ayrshire
  • South Lanarkshire
  • West Dunbartonshire

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