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Snow closes schools and causes travel problems Snow closes schools and causes travel problems in Scotland
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Aberdeen was covered in snow on Tuesday morning An accident on the A90, south of Stonehaven, caused delays
Dozens of schools are closed as heavy snow continues to cause problems in parts of Scotland on Tuesday.Dozens of schools are closed as heavy snow continues to cause problems in parts of Scotland on Tuesday.
All schools in Shetland have been shut due to the weather, as are more than 80 in Aberdeenshire. Almost all schools on Skye have either had to close or open later.All schools in Shetland have been shut due to the weather, as are more than 80 in Aberdeenshire. Almost all schools on Skye have either had to close or open later.
Some schools in Wester Ross and Sutherland have also been affected.Some schools in Wester Ross and Sutherland have also been affected.
The Met Office has warned snow and ice could cause travel disruption in Scotland through to Friday night.The Met Office has warned snow and ice could cause travel disruption in Scotland through to Friday night.
Many bus services have been delayed or cancelled, as commuters face difficult driving conditions.Many bus services have been delayed or cancelled, as commuters face difficult driving conditions.
The Met Office has warned snow and ice could cause travel disruption in Scotland through to Friday night.The Met Office has warned snow and ice could cause travel disruption in Scotland through to Friday night.
In the north east of Scotland, the snow gates were closed on the A93, the B974 and the B939.In the north east of Scotland, the snow gates were closed on the A93, the B974 and the B939.
Snow and ice warnings issued for ScotlandSnow and ice warnings issued for Scotland
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Schools in areas including Aboyne, Alford, Banchory, Mintlaw, Turriff and Westhill were among those closed.Schools in areas including Aboyne, Alford, Banchory, Mintlaw, Turriff and Westhill were among those closed.
North East Scotland College has also closed its campuses.North East Scotland College has also closed its campuses.
Aberdeen City Council said there would be "continuous gritting".Aberdeen City Council said there would be "continuous gritting".
Frequent snow showers will continue throghout today, causing further disruption in places. A Met Office Yellow warnings of Snow and Ice is valid until 10am tomorrow ⚠️Joy pic.twitter.com/wJZY0oewN7Frequent snow showers will continue throghout today, causing further disruption in places. A Met Office Yellow warnings of Snow and Ice is valid until 10am tomorrow ⚠️Joy pic.twitter.com/wJZY0oewN7
The council said: "Please stay at home if possible as many roads are affected. There are cars stuck on roads which is impacting our gritter routes. Please take care."The council said: "Please stay at home if possible as many roads are affected. There are cars stuck on roads which is impacting our gritter routes. Please take care."
Forecasters said Arctic air would bring the coldest temperatures of the year, and up to 40cm (15in) of snow could accumulate in the southern Highlands.Forecasters said Arctic air would bring the coldest temperatures of the year, and up to 40cm (15in) of snow could accumulate in the southern Highlands.
It was a case of spot the dog in this Aberdeen parkIt was a case of spot the dog in this Aberdeen park
Aberdeen was covered in snow on Tuesday morning
Snow at Lochcarron in Wester RossSnow at Lochcarron in Wester Ross
A series of yellow "be aware" warnings have been issued.A series of yellow "be aware" warnings have been issued.
The heaviest snowfalls are expected on Friday with the Highlands, Aberdeenshire and central and southern Scotland covered by warnings.The heaviest snowfalls are expected on Friday with the Highlands, Aberdeenshire and central and southern Scotland covered by warnings.
The cold conditions follow Scotland's third mildest February on record, according to provisional statistics.The cold conditions follow Scotland's third mildest February on record, according to provisional statistics.
In January, an amber warning for snow was issued for the Highlands, Western Isles and Orkney and Shetland and the weather closed schools across the north of Scotland.In January, an amber warning for snow was issued for the Highlands, Western Isles and Orkney and Shetland and the weather closed schools across the north of Scotland.
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