THE Borders is now being warned of snow until Friday (December 4).

It follows an earlier warning, issued by the Met Office, forecasting snow between today (Wednesday) and Thursday afternoon for Peeblesshire.

But the updated yellow warning says snow could now also fall on Friday until 12pm – and it could affect areas including Galashiels, Melrose and Lauder, in addition to Peeblesshire.

This new bout of snow could see brief travel delays in affected areas, according to the Met Office.

A spokesperson said: "Snow is expected to arrive from the east overnight Thursday into Friday.

"Early on Friday morning, this may briefly settle across areas as low as 100m above sea level, although through the morning the accumulating snow level is likely to rise to 500m and above as milder air arrives from the east.

"Snow will then turn to persistent and at times heavy rain at lower levels.

"2-5cm of snow is possible above 150m, with transient sleet/snow at lower elevations.

"Steadily increasing amounts are likely at higher levels; perhaps as much as 15-20cm above 400m, significantly affecting higher transport routes for a time before it turns to rain."

Friday's warning has been registered as having a low impact and medium likelihood according to the Met Office's warning impact matrix.

For more information visit the Met Office website here.