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| Warning as heavy snow bites again | |
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| A fresh severe weather warning has been issued for the Grampian area, with more than 150 schools closed due to the conditions in the north of Scotland. | A fresh severe weather warning has been issued for the Grampian area, with more than 150 schools closed due to the conditions in the north of Scotland. |
| Commuters had experienced easier travel conditions on Friday morning. | Commuters had experienced easier travel conditions on Friday morning. |
| However, the Met Office later issued a severe snow warning, with drifting snow causing renewed problems. | However, the Met Office later issued a severe snow warning, with drifting snow causing renewed problems. |
| Aberdeen Airport took the decision to close the runway on Friday afternoon due to heavy snow. Efforts were being made to clear the runway. | Aberdeen Airport took the decision to close the runway on Friday afternoon due to heavy snow. Efforts were being made to clear the runway. |
| More than 160 schools were closed or partially closed in Aberdeenshire, Moray, Highland and Aberdeen. | More than 160 schools were closed or partially closed in Aberdeenshire, Moray, Highland and Aberdeen. |
| Heavy snow began falling again in Aberdeen at about 1100 GMT. | |
| Children made the most of their time off in Aberdeenshire | |
| Grampian Police said the B974 was closed and several roads were passable with care, including the A93 west of Crathie and the A96 Huntly to Inverurie road. | Grampian Police said the B974 was closed and several roads were passable with care, including the A93 west of Crathie and the A96 Huntly to Inverurie road. |
| The A939 south of the Lecht was also closed, while heavy snow was causing traffic tailbacks in Turriff. | |
| Roads were icy in Port Elphinstone, where a jack-knifed lorry blocked one road. | |
| The unclassified Kingswells to Countesswells road was said to be suitable for 4x4 vehicles only. | |
| Aberdeenshire Council advised drivers against using the A941 and B9022 due to drifting snow. | Aberdeenshire Council advised drivers against using the A941 and B9022 due to drifting snow. |
| On Thursday, there were 145 schools closed in Aberdeenshire, about 60 in the Highlands, about 40 in Moray and 26 in Aberdeen. Twelve Borders schools were also closed. | On Thursday, there were 145 schools closed in Aberdeenshire, about 60 in the Highlands, about 40 in Moray and 26 in Aberdeen. Twelve Borders schools were also closed. |
| There was also disruption on the railways and flights were affected in Aberdeen, Inverness and Orkney. | There was also disruption on the railways and flights were affected in Aberdeen, Inverness and Orkney. |
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