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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 started to fall across many parts of Scotland and is causing 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. | 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. | 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. |
| 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. | 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. |
| 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 Dumfries and Galloway four schools were closed on Friday because of heavy snowfall in the area. | |
| Four schools were shut in Aberdeenshire and about 25 schools were reporting ongoing problems with pupil transport. | |
| 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. |
| 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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