Rain, wind, snow head for Scotland
Difficult weather conditions are being brought in by a deep area of low pressure The Met Office has issued several Yellow "Be Aware" warnings as a deep area of low pressure moves in off the Atlantic.
Forecasters said wet and windy weather would be widespread on Sunday, with snow falling at higher levels.
They warned of the potential for travel disruption, with some snow possible on parts of trunk routes such as the M8, M77, M74 and A702.
A forecast has also been issued of strengthening winds.
BBC Scotland weather presenter Christopher Blanchett said: "As the rain bumps into cold air, it will fall as snow on ground above 200m during the morning. So a few centimetres of snow could be seen on the very highest parts of major trunk roads; such as the M8, M77 and M74, as well as the A702.
"Above 300m we could see more than 10cm of snow during Sunday morning, meaning potentially hazardous conditions on the highest sections of the A9 and A82.
"Other smaller roads, which are higher still, could see up to 20cm of snow with blizzard conditions as the wind strengthens."
Although most lower-level areas including major towns and cities will see rain, heavier bursts could bring temporary sleet deposits.
Winds could also bring problems, with a strong to gale-force south easterly.
Around the coastline, the wind will strengthen to severe gale-force after midday, with storm force gusts of up to 80mph possible across the Western Isles and Northern Isles, which may impact on ferry sailings.
Christopher added: "For next week, cold air looks likely to set in from the East, as the low pressure sinks south across the UK. This opens us up to direct winds from the near Continent, feeding in much colder air.
"As this air travels over the North Sea, it will pick up moisture leading to the possibility of a few wintry flurries across eastern parts of the mainland.
"However, areas further west should remain dry and cold with only rain showers."
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