Scotland weather: Rain, wind and snow strike routes
Weather conditions made driving difficult on many routes including here on the A9 south of Aviemore Routes across Scotland are being affected by wind, rain and snow after the Met Office issued several Yellow "Be Aware" warnings.
Forecasters said wet and windy weather would be widespread on Sunday, with snow falling at higher levels.
Traffic Scotland said a number of routes had been hit by flooding and snow while strong winds saw some bridges shut to high-sided vehicles.
A forecast has also been issued of strengthening winds.
Traffic Scotland has reported problems across the country.
It said the snow gates on the A93 between Braemar and Spittal of Glenshee had been closed.
The Friarton and Skye Bridges were closed for a time to high-sided vehicles and surface water has been causing problems on routes in Dumfries and Galloway and Strathclyde.
Near Stirling, the A809 was closed due to flooding between Strathendrick Golf Course and the B834 while in North Ayrshire the A760 Dalry Road was also shut between Largs Golf Club and Kilbirnie.
Sepa has flood alerts in place covering Argyll and Bute, Ayrshire and Arran and West Central Scotland.
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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