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| Heavy snowfalls and strong winds cause problems in Scotland | Heavy snowfalls and strong winds cause problems in Scotland |
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| Heavy snow has been falling across parts of Scotland, causing disruption. | Heavy snow has been falling across parts of Scotland, causing disruption. |
| Amber "be prepared" warnings cover the Highlands, Grampian, Strathclyde, Central, Tayside, Fife, south-west Scotland, Lothians and the Borders. | Amber "be prepared" warnings cover the Highlands, Grampian, Strathclyde, Central, Tayside, Fife, south-west Scotland, Lothians and the Borders. |
| Some schools were closed for the day in a number of local authority areas, while others shut early. | Some schools were closed for the day in a number of local authority areas, while others shut early. |
| Hazardous driving conditions have been reported on some of the country's main roads and there was disruption at Aberdeen International Airport. | Hazardous driving conditions have been reported on some of the country's main roads and there was disruption at Aberdeen International Airport. |
| Central Scotland Police said heavy snow had been falling across the region, while Grampian Police reported some road closures. | Central Scotland Police said heavy snow had been falling across the region, while Grampian Police reported some road closures. |
| Several lorries are parked up on the A90 between Perth and Dundee. They are trying to deliver huge parts of a wind turbine but cannot get to the wind farm site because of the snow. | Several lorries are parked up on the A90 between Perth and Dundee. They are trying to deliver huge parts of a wind turbine but cannot get to the wind farm site because of the snow. |
| At one point eight HGVs got stuck in snow on the A82 between Crianlarich and Tyndrum. | At one point eight HGVs got stuck in snow on the A82 between Crianlarich and Tyndrum. |
| In Dumfries and Galloway, a number of schools were closed on Friday because of heavy snowfall in the area. | In Dumfries and Galloway, a number of schools were closed on Friday because of heavy snowfall in the area. |
| Snow also forced the cancellation of a "mass participation" opening show at the Big Burns Supper in Dumfries, which hundreds of schoolchildren had been due to attend. | Snow also forced the cancellation of a "mass participation" opening show at the Big Burns Supper in Dumfries, which hundreds of schoolchildren had been due to attend. |
| Angus Council closed a handful schools, as did Perth and Kinross Council, Stirling Council and East Ayrshire Council, with others closing early. | Angus Council closed a handful schools, as did Perth and Kinross Council, Stirling Council and East Ayrshire Council, with others closing early. |
| There were also closures in Aberdeenshire and further schools reported ongoing problems with pupil transport. | There were also closures in Aberdeenshire and further schools reported ongoing problems with pupil transport. |
| Scottish Borders Council also closed some schools early. | Scottish Borders Council also closed some schools early. |
| Aberdeen International Airport was closed for a time for snow clearing, with some flights diverted to Edinburgh, but it has now reopened. | Aberdeen International Airport was closed for a time for snow clearing, with some flights diverted to Edinburgh, but it has now reopened. |
| The Met Office said 4-8cm (up to 3in) of snow was likely over much of the affected area. | The Met Office said 4-8cm (up to 3in) of snow was likely over much of the affected area. |
| Forecasters added that accumulations of 10 to 20cm (4 to 8in) could be experienced over higher ground. | Forecasters added that accumulations of 10 to 20cm (4 to 8in) could be experienced over higher ground. |
| A warning of a heightened avalanche risk has been issued for the Cairngorms this weekend. | A warning of a heightened avalanche risk has been issued for the Cairngorms this weekend. |
| Transport Minister Keith Brown said the weather could result in a "testing" journey for some people but promised the Multi-Agency Response Team (MART) would monitor conditions and provide help across the network. | Transport Minister Keith Brown said the weather could result in a "testing" journey for some people but promised the Multi-Agency Response Team (MART) would monitor conditions and provide help across the network. |
| Mr Brown said: "According to the latest Met Office forecast, a combination of freezing temperatures, hard-packed ice and fresh snow will mean a testing journey for some people tomorrow. | Mr Brown said: "According to the latest Met Office forecast, a combination of freezing temperatures, hard-packed ice and fresh snow will mean a testing journey for some people tomorrow. |
| "I would urge the public to take on board police advice about driving to the conditions, planning ahead and taking notice of travel updates. | "I would urge the public to take on board police advice about driving to the conditions, planning ahead and taking notice of travel updates. |
| "Despite the high level of service and winter treatments provided, sudden weather changes can occur, and stopping distances increase tenfold when driving in snow and ice." | "Despite the high level of service and winter treatments provided, sudden weather changes can occur, and stopping distances increase tenfold when driving in snow and ice." |
| The police have also repeated warnings about the need for travellers to take care. | The police have also repeated warnings about the need for travellers to take care. |
| Assistant Chief Constable Allan Moffat, from the Association of Chief Police Officers in Scotland, said: "We would urge people to be aware of the threat of disruption and to check with radio and TV bulletins and online before making their journey. | Assistant Chief Constable Allan Moffat, from the Association of Chief Police Officers in Scotland, said: "We would urge people to be aware of the threat of disruption and to check with radio and TV bulletins and online before making their journey. |
| "It is also important that the advice and warnings given to those wishing to travel in the areas affected are heeded as the conditions may be hazardous." | "It is also important that the advice and warnings given to those wishing to travel in the areas affected are heeded as the conditions may be hazardous." |
| Have you been affected by the snow? Has your travel been disrupted? Please send us your pictures and videos to newsonlinescotland@bbc.co.uk | Have you been affected by the snow? Has your travel been disrupted? Please send us your pictures and videos to newsonlinescotland@bbc.co.uk |
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