EAST Ayrshire is bracing itself for snow and wind this week.

The Met Office have issued a yellow warning for both wind and snow later this week.

Snow showers are expected to develop from Wednesday evening lasting into Thursday.

This could lead to very poor travel conditions.

Commuters are now being warned of the potential for disruption to transport due to snow.

The warning has been issued for East Ayrshire, Argyll and Bute, East Dunbartonshire, East Renfrewshire, Glasgow, Inverclyde, North Ayrshire, North Lanarkshire, Renfrewshire, South Ayrshire, South Lanarkshire and West Dunbartonshire.

The Met Office Chief Forecaster said: "Cold air originating over Arctic Canada will affect the area from Wednesday evening through Thursday, bringing snow showers and strong winds.

"Wind gusts up to 55 mph are expected in exposed coastal areas and on hills in association with snow showers, leading to temporary blizzard conditions.

"As well as reduced visibility, 2-5 cm of snow could accumulate anywhere within the warning area, with 10-20 cm possible above 300 m. Lightning may accompany the heaviest showers, with potential disruption to power supplies as a consequence."