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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 part 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.
A number of local authorities have closed some schools, with more due to close early at lunchtime. A number of local authorities have closed some schools, with more shutting early at lunchtime.
Hazardous driving conditions have been reported on some of the country's main roads and there are disruptions at Aberdeen International Airport. Hazardous driving conditions have been reported on some of the country's main roads and there is disruption at Aberdeen International Airport.
Central Scotland Police said heavy snow was falling across the region. Central Scotland Police said heavy snow has been falling across the region.
About 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.
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. Grampian Police reported some road closures.
And Grampian Police reported some road closures.
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.
Angus Council has closed a handful schools, as has Perth and Kinross Council and East Ayrshire Council, with others due to shut at lunchtime. Angus Council has closed a handful schools, as has Perth and Kinross Council and East Ayrshire Council, with others closing early.
There were also closures in Aberdeenshire and further schools were reporting ongoing problems with pupil transport.There were also closures in Aberdeenshire and further 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 has closed one school and may shut others early.
Peebles High School pupils who live in and around the West Linton, Broughton and Romanno Bridge areas were being sent home on school transport. Aberdeen International Airport was closed for a time for snow clearing, with some flights diverted to Edinburgh, but it has now reopened.
Children at Broughton and Newlands Primary Schools who require school transport were also going home.
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.
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) 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 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."
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