A SEVERE weather alert has been issued for Helensburgh and Lomond this weekend. 

A yellow Met Office warning for rain and snow covers the the whole of the area from 8am until midnight on Saturday, December 30.

The Met Office says it could involve disruption to public transport and issues on the roads. 

A Met Office spokesperson said: "An active frontal system will extend northeastwards through Saturday bringing heavy rain to low levels and a period of snow across higher ground to some parts of Scotland.

"Snow accumulations are expected largely above 250-300 metres, where 5 to 10 cm may accumulate.

"At lower levels mostly rain is expected with 15-25 mm, although some snow accumulations may occur for a time over northwestern areas, with perhaps 1 to 3 cm in places.

"Snow will turn to rain in the south in the early afternoon and melting snow over high ground, along with some heavy rain and saturated ground, may lead to some flooding of roads and railways.

"Rain and snow will clear from the south through the afternoon and evening."

For more information and to keep up to date, visit the Met Office website.