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Warning as heavy snow bites again | Warning as heavy snow bites again |
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A fresh severe weather warning has been issued for northern Scotland, after a day which saw more than 150 schools closed due to the winter conditions. | |
Commuters had experienced easier travel conditions on Friday morning. | Commuters had experienced easier travel conditions on Friday morning. |
However, the Met Office issued a severe ice warning for Grampian, Highland and Orkney and Shetland on Friday evening. | |
Aberdeen Airport took the decision to close the runway on Friday afternoon due to heavy snow. It later re-opened but the weather was being monitored. | |
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, and city centre roads were posing serious problems for motorists. | |
Children made the most of their time off in Aberdeenshire | 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. | 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. | 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. | 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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