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Drivers warned over snow and wind Drivers warned over snow and wind
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Motorists have been warned to take extra care as snow showers and high winds continue to batter Scotland.Motorists have been warned to take extra care as snow showers and high winds continue to batter Scotland.
The icy blast could affect much of the country with strong winds gusting up to 70mph causing problems for drivers. The icy blast is affecting much of the country with strong winds gusting up to 70mph causing problems for drivers.
High wind warnings are in place on the Skye and Kessock bridges but they are still open to high-sided vehicles.High wind warnings are in place on the Skye and Kessock bridges but they are still open to high-sided vehicles.
Grampian Police said most roads were affected to some degree and there was a warning that high winds could cause drifting snow across some routes. Grampian Police said most roads were affected, and reported several accidents. They warned that high winds could cause drifting snow.
The force said some minor road accidents had been reported in affected areas and urged motorists to exercise care. Only one of the region's routes, the A939 at the Lecht, was closed.
Police in Inverness said all routes in their force area were affected by wintry conditions but so far no main roads have been closed. Grampian accidents included car crashes on the Oyne to Insch road, the A947 Newmachar to Oldmeldrum road, the B9016 Buckie to Keith road, and the A947 Banff to Aberdeen road.
Forecasters said the next two days could be the worst weather so far this winter and warned of dangerous driving conditions and possible damage to power lines.
Gritters readyGritters ready
The higher ground north of Perth could be badly affected, along with exposed bridges such as the Skye Bridge and the Kessock crossing near Inverness. One driver was taken to Banff's Chalmers Hospital with a suspected head injury after the A947 crash.
Gritters are on round-the-clock stand-by to keep traffic moving as safely as possible. There was also a crash on the A90 Peterhead to Hatton road, and the female driver of one car was taken by ambulance to Peterhead Hospital with a suspected shoulder injury.
Police in Inverness said all routes in their force area were affected by wintry conditions but so far no main roads have been closed.
Glasgow and Edinburgh look set to escape the worst of the weather with lighter winds and sleet, but will still experience snow showers during the next couple of days.Glasgow and Edinburgh look set to escape the worst of the weather with lighter winds and sleet, but will still experience snow showers during the next couple of days.
An archery club met at a snowy Mugdock Country Park near Glasgow
Over the weekend a 4x4 driver reported being blown off the road near Huntly in Aberdeenshire.Over the weekend a 4x4 driver reported being blown off the road near Huntly in Aberdeenshire.
The A86 in the Highlands was heavily snowbound, with vehicles sliding off the road, while a number of cars had to be abandoned in snow on the A87 road to Kyle of Lochalsh.The A86 in the Highlands was heavily snowbound, with vehicles sliding off the road, while a number of cars had to be abandoned in snow on the A87 road to Kyle of Lochalsh.
There were no injuries and the occupants of the vehicles were all traced.There were no injuries and the occupants of the vehicles were all traced.
An archery club met at a snowy Mugdock Country Park near Glasgow
In Shetland, drivers were told to only travel if necessary, because of extremely strong winds.In Shetland, drivers were told to only travel if necessary, because of extremely strong winds.
Bad weather was also said to be affecting Dumfries.Bad weather was also said to be affecting Dumfries.
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency warned of "exceptionally" high tides causing flooding and tidal surges over the next week.The Scottish Environment Protection Agency warned of "exceptionally" high tides causing flooding and tidal surges over the next week.
A spokesman for Bear Scotland, which maintains trunk roads, said: "We are aware of the weather pattern and are monitoring the situation.A spokesman for Bear Scotland, which maintains trunk roads, said: "We are aware of the weather pattern and are monitoring the situation.
"We will be pre-gritting at the appropriate times, and have teams ready on a 24/7 basis.""We will be pre-gritting at the appropriate times, and have teams ready on a 24/7 basis."
Residents of the Western Isles are also being warned about possible flooding from exceptionally high tides during the next few days.Residents of the Western Isles are also being warned about possible flooding from exceptionally high tides during the next few days.
How is the weather in your area? Send us your comments and pictures to newsonlinescotland@bbc.co.ukHow is the weather in your area? Send us your comments and pictures to newsonlinescotland@bbc.co.uk