Families in Renfrewshire have been urged to avoid heading out as the rain, sleet and snow looks set to continue.

A Met Office yellow warning is in place until 9pm across most of Scotland with temperatures expected to reach just 5 °C.

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Heavy sleet and snowfall is causing icy roads and dangerous conditions on motorways.

Chief Inspector Hazel Scott, Area Commander for Johnstone Renfrew and the villages, advised people to avoid going out if they can

She said: “Stay home if you can. If you must drive, clear all your windows, slow down, keep your distance, have a shovel and mobile phone with you. Let your family know you are safe.”

Forecasters say the outlook tomorrow is slightly brighter but temperatures are predicted to remain low.