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Further snowfalls and strong winds across Scotland Heavy snowfalls and strong winds cause problems in Scotland
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Heavy snow has started to fall across many parts of Scotland and is expected to cause some disruption.
Heavy snow has started to fall across many parts of Scotland and is causing some disruption.
Amber "be prepared" cover the Highlands, Grampian, Strathclyde, Central, Tayside, Fife, south-west Scotland, Lothians and the Borders.Amber "be prepared" cover the Highlands, Grampian, Strathclyde, Central, Tayside, Fife, south-west Scotland, Lothians and the Borders.
Hazardous driving conditions are expected on some of the country's main roads, including the A9.
Police said about eight HGVs got stuck in snow on the A82 between Crianlarch and Tyndrum.
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 10-20cm (4-8in) could be experienced over higher ground.Forecasters added that accumulations of 10-20cm (4-8in) could be experienced over higher ground.
Hazardous driving conditions were expected on some of Scotland's main roads such as the A9 and the A82.
Central Scotland Police said heavy snow was falling across the region.Central Scotland Police said heavy snow was falling across the region.
The A84 north of Callander was passable with care, but not advised.
Heavy snow was also reported in the A83 Rest and Be Thankful area and on the A85 at Tyndrum where it meets the A82.Heavy snow was also reported in the A83 Rest and Be Thankful area and on the A85 at Tyndrum where it meets the A82.
On the A84, between Station Road in Callander and Strathyre, a lorry that had become stuck in the snow has now been moved.
Earlier, snow closed the A73 between Hyndford Bridge and Abington in South Lanarkshire.Earlier, snow closed the A73 between Hyndford Bridge and Abington in South Lanarkshire.
In Aberdeenshire about 20 schools were reporting problems with pupil transport but there were no closures in place.
Scottish Borders Council said on Thursday evening that pupils should be able to travel to school as normal on Friday morning but a decision would be taken later on whether schools should close early.Scottish Borders Council said on Thursday evening that pupils should be able to travel to school as normal on Friday morning but a decision would be taken later on whether schools should close early.
In Aberdeenshire about 20 schools were reporting ongoing problems with pupil transport but there were no closures in place.
Transport minister Keith Brown said the weather could result in a "testing" journey for some people but promised the Multi-Agency Response Team (MART) will 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) will 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 their warnings about the need for travellers to take care.The police have also repeated their 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."
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