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The Met Office has issued snow and ice warnings covering today and tomorrow which impact eastern areas of the Scottish Borders. Snow and Ice warning: A yellow weather warning for snow and ice is in place until 11:59pm tonightWhere showers are most frequent accumulations of 2-5cm are possibleGusty winds and perhaps a few lightning strikes may accompany some of the showers, posing as additional hazardsWhere showers persist and/or snow partially thaws and then refreezes overnight, this will bring a risk of iceIce warning A yellow weather warning for ice is in place from midnight until 12pm tomorrowAt low levels the showers will mainly fall as rain, sleet or small hailSmall accumulations of 1-3cm possibleAs temperatures will be widely below freezing showers at lower levels will lead to icy patches developing in many locationsFurther information Icy patched on untreated pavements and cycle paths Some injuries from slips and falls on icy surfaces may be likely so take extra precautions where possible Be prepared for the cold, snow and ice See the Met Office website for more details and updates | 
