Plunging temperatures and rain, sleet and snow falling on frozen ground are likely to pose further dangers this weekend, the Met Office has warned.
Highland Council has reaffirmed its commitment towards exploring new renewable energy schemes in the region.
Ice will continue to pose dangers for motorists and pedestrians this evening, the Met Office has warned after issuing a new yellow warning.
Highland Council consultation to be launched on Monday on making lower limits permanent in region
Merkinch's Dell McClurg, and Nairn's Alex Mackintosh and Kirstin Ann Grant were just some of the Highland residents to be honoured.
Three severe flood warnings, indicating a danger to life, have been issued in Aviemore, Kincraig and Carrbridge
The forecaster has issued a yellow warning for snow on New Year’s Day and January 2. It follows immediately on from an amber rain alert on Hogmanay.
A new amber warning has been issued covering Inverness, Dingwall, the Great Glen, Aviemore and Rothes. Up to 70mm is expected on top of sodden ground.
Rail passengers on the Highland mainline face major disruption after rising river levels forced the closure of the line at Kingussie.
Flood warnings are in place in multiple locations, and rail, air and ferry disruption has been reported as heavy rain and snow hits the north.
Police have appealed for help tracing a man who was last seen at a railway station on the Highland mainline.
A multi-million pound rise in anti-diabetes medication spending at NHS Highland highlights the need tor better prevention measures, an MSP has argued.
A soggy Hogmanay is on the cards after the Met Office issued a weather warning for heavy rain in the Highlands.
New 20mph speed limits in communities across the Highlands look set to be made permanent.
Police looking for missing man Marc Drostie have urged people to check their sheds. The plea comes as a Christmas Eve sighting was reported.
Police searching for a missing London man in the Highlands are following up several sightings - but are also increasingly concerned for his welfare.
Ice will pose a danger to motorists and pedestrians overnight and into Monday, the Met Office has warned Highland and Moray residents.
Police have confirmed that the incident which has closed the A9 southbound is a one-vehicle crash.
Highland News and Media, which publishes the Strathy, has been shortlisted 12 times in this year’s Highlands and Islands Media Awards.
Gales are set to dominate the Christmas getaway after warnings for high winds were extended across the whole of the weekend.