Weather warnings for snow have been upgraded to amber in some parts of the UK while yellow warnings are in place elsewhere as people face a wintry start to the new year.The Met Office has issued amber warnings for heavy snow showers that could bring disruption in parts of the Highlands and north-east Scotland between midday on Friday and midday on Saturday.

Weather warnings for snow have been upgraded to amber in some parts of the UK while yellow warnings are in place elsewhere as people face a wintry start to the new year.The Met Office has issued amber warnings for heavy snow showers that could bring disruption in parts of the Highlands and north-east Scotland between midday on Friday and midday on Saturday.