Largs Coastguard have distributed a warning from the MET office in relation to a snow and ice warning which has been upgraded to amber.

The Met Office has issued a YELLOW weather alert for SNOW and ICE valid from midday Saturday 15th December until 10am Sunday 16th December.

There is a risk of snow developing with strong southeasterly winds affecting northern UK on Saturday afternoon into Sunday morning.

The snow could be heavy at times, especially over hills where blizzards may develop, and is likely to drift in strong winds.

Snow may turn to freezing rain above 200-300 metres leading to widespread ice developing on Saturday night. 2-5 cm of snow is likely at lower levels, whilst higher ground could see 10-20 cm.

Council staff constantly monitor weather forecast information. 
When snow and ice is forecast, they operate a priority system to ensure the most important and busiest routes are treated first, and aim to treat as many roads and footpaths as possible.
Cameras are located on the A760, as part of the roadside weather station. Live images are updated every 15 minutes via www.north-ayrshire.gov.uk/roads-and-travel/roadcams.aspx 
Residents can obtain small quantities of rock salt for use on their own path, steps, driveway, from the following: Keppel Pier, Millport; Cleansing Depot, Alexander Avenue, Largs; Toward View, opposite Fire Station, Skelmorlie; Car Park, Pier Rd, Fairlie; and West Kilbride Community Centre.