The transport minister has urged people returning to work to check conditions The Met Office has issued a warning of heavy snowfall and blizzard conditions for northern Scotland on Tuesday.
On higher-level routes, up to 20cm of snow has been forecast, with slushy deposits to sea level.An amber warning of very windy conditions has been issued for southern Scotland.
Forecasters said winds could be severe gale or storm force, with the possibility of occasional gusts up to 85mph.
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Both the wind and snow warnings apply until 18:00 on Tuesday.
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (Sepa) has issued seven flood warnings. They apply to Moy Bridge in the Highlands and six locations in Tayside.BBC Scotland forecaster Stav Danaos said: "Another deep area of low pressure is expected to move across the country, bringing heavy and persistent rain with significant snow over the higher ground north of the central belt.
"In addition to the rain and snow, winds will strengthen causing drifting and blizzards across the Highlands and Grampians by the end of the night and into the morning.
"During the morning, southwesterly gales will veer to a westerly direction and become severe or even storm force with gusts reaching 85mph across the west and south - including the central belt - for a time.
"Later in the day the severe gales will transfer to the north and north-east of the country, before easing by the end of the day."
Wednesday is forecast to be another wet day with some persistent heavy rain, especially in the west, which could lead to some flooding.
Transport Minister Keith Brown urged those returning to work to check conditions before setting off.
He said: "With further snow and high winds forecast, I would ask the travelling public to play their part by checking their journeys in advance, making the necessary preparations and following police travel advice.
"Our transport teams monitor the situation round the clock and will continue to keep a watch on our transport networks to minimise and potential disruption and keep Scotland moving."
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