AYRSHIRE is set for unbelievable snow shower as May approaches. 

The Met Office have issued a warning of snow for Ayrshire until 11pm on Thursday.

Police are warning drivers niot to be caught off guard as the late snow falls gets set to take hold.

A post on the Ayrshire Police Divion Facebook page said: "We would encourage everyone to take care when out and about and to look after vulnerable friends, family and neighbours in affected areas.

"Drivers are encouraged to review the ‪#‎DriveSafe‬ advice on our website which includes useful information on driving in snow: http://www.scotland.police.uk/…/travel-advi…/winter-driving/

"Anyone with specific concerns or questions is asked to contact us by calling 101 (in an emergency always dial 999)."

The A77/M77 at Fenwick and the A760 Largs to Kilbirnie roads have already been affected by snow but remain open.

If there are any local roads badly affected let us know by calling 01290 421633, emailing editorial@cumnockchronicle.co.uk or you can  find us on Facebook and Twitter.