People heading out for Hogmanay celebrations are being warned to take precautions against the extreme cold. The temperature at Glasgow Airport reached -13C overnight on Thursday and it is expected to remain bitterly cold for the next 48 hours.
Postal services continue to be hit and rail and bus services are being restricted.
Partygoers heading for Edinburgh's Hogmanay celebrations have been urged to dress for the conditions and avoid drinking too much. We want people to enjoy themselves and be safe. Joe Aitken, events manager for Glasgow City Council's Cultural and Leisure Services Department, said safe rather than stylish clothing should be worn. All major road routes in Scotland are now open but compacted snow is still affecting side roads. Massive disruption' Renfrewshire Council said its community care services were being badly affected and it would appreciate help from the public.