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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. 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 for Grampian and said roads were icy as temperatures remained very low. However, the Met Office later issued a severe snow warning, with drifting snow causing renewed problems.
A total of 160 schools were closed or partially closed in Aberdeenshire, Moray, Highland and Aberdeen. 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.
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.
Heavy snow was also reported in Mintlaw. Heavy snow began falling again in Aberdeen at about 1100 GMT, and similar conditions were reported in Mintlaw.
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.
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.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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