Weather warnings downgraded after week of heavy snow in Scotland

The Met Office downgraded an amber snow warning early on Sunday for central Scotland, Grampian and the Highlands, while yellow warnings for snow and ice, and for wind and rain in parts of the country, remain in force.

An amber weather warning for snow has been downgraded by the Met Office after a week of winter weather that caused disruption across the north of Scotland. The amber alert for central Scotland, Grampian and the Highlands was due to run until 15:00 on Sunday but was ended early at 11:00. Yellow warnings for snow and ice remain in place until 14:00. Separate yellow warnings for wind and rain are active in parts of the country until 10:00 on Monday. Key facts: - The amber warning covering central Scotland, Grampian and the Highlands was ended at 11:00 on Sunday, earlier than the originally scheduled 15:00 finish. - A yellow warning for snow and ice remains in force until 14:00 on Sunday. - Yellow warnings for wind and rain are active in parts of the country until 10:00 on Monday. - There are no weather warnings reported for the rest of the week. - Scotland's environment agency Sepa reported that rain and melting snow would increase the risk of flooding. Summary: Downgrading the amber warning reflects a reduction in the most severe snowfall threat. Remaining yellow warnings cover snow, ice, wind and rain through early Monday, and Sepa has reported a flood risk from rain and melting snow. Undetermined at this time.