Forecasters have issued widespread weather warnings across Britain as the country braces for a so-called "weather bomb".
Major travel disruptions are expected as winds of up to 80mph strike some areas and huge waves hit northern coastal regions.
The Met Office has issued amber weather alerts for western Scotland, the Highlands, Northern Ireland, Orkney and Shetland and Strathclyde regions.
Yellow weather warnings have also been issued across England's South East, South West, North East, North West, Yorkshire and Humber, as well as in northern Wales and several other areas.
The rapid cyclogenesis - known colloquially as a "weather bomb" - is a deep low pressure system moving slowly eastwards between Scotland and Iceland.
Steve Willington, chief meteorologist at the Met Office, said: "Very strong winds are likely to affect northern and central parts of the UK from early Wednesday and last through until early Thursday as a very deep low pressure system moves slowly eastwards between Scotland and Iceland.
"A period of severe gales is likely over northern and central Britain, as well as the potential for storm force winds over north-western coastal areas of Scotland."
Police have warned that travel conditions in the worst-hit areas of Scotland could be "hazardous".
Drivers are being told to expect disruption to both morning and evening rush hours.
The freezing winds will peak today, but more southerly areas of the UK are likely to be hit by a second storm due to roll in from the Atlantic on Thursday night.
Ferry services in Scotland have already been disrupted as the winds whipped up unusually high waves, with sea swells of up to 12m in parts.
The Forth, Kessock and Skye bridges have been closed to high-sided vehicles because of the rising wind speeds.
Several train services will also be cancelled as a safety precaution, Network Rail and ScotRail have announced.
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