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Snow clearing but schools closed Snow warning as schools stay shut
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Commuters have faced easier travel conditions as the heavy snow which hit Scotland began to clear but dozens of schools remain closed. A fresh weather warning has been issued for the Grampian area as dozens of schools remain closed due to the conditions in the north of Scotland.
Major roads which had been severely affected on Thursday were returning to normal after the blizzards conditions. Commuters had experienced easier travel conditions on Friday morning.
There were 76 schools in Aberdeenshire closed or partially closed, as were about another 70 in total through Moray, Highland and Aberdeen. However, The Met Office later issued a severe snow warning for Grampian and said roads were icy as temperatures remained very low.
However the Met Office later issued a severe snow warning for Grampian. A total of 160 schools were closed or partially closed in Aberdeenshire, Moray, Highland and Aberdeen.
The Met Office also said roads were icy as temperatures remained very low. 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, the A96 Huntly to Inverurie road.
Heavy snow was also reported in Mintlaw.Heavy snow was also reported in Mintlaw.
Aberdeenshire Council advised drivers against using the A941 and B9022 due to drifting snow.
Snow also began falling again in Aberdeen at about 1100 GMT.Snow also began falling again in Aberdeen at about 1100 GMT.
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. No trains were running between Elgin and Aberdeen, and flights were affected in Aberdeen, Inverness and Orkney. 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.
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