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Scotland braced for further snow Snow and ice warning on all roads
(about 12 hours later)
Motorists have been warned to take extra care on the roads on Sunday night and Monday morning after further wintry showers were forecast across Scotland. Motorists have been warned to take extra care on the roads through Monday after very low temperatures across the country overnight.
The Met Office said temperatures could plunge as low as -8C overnight in parts of the Highlands and north east. The Met Office issued a flash warning of widespread icy roads in Strathclyde, Stirling and Dumfries and Galloway.
The temperature was also expected to be well below freezing in most other parts of the country, with ice and snow likely to make many roads treacherous. The temperature was also well below freezing in most other parts of the country, with ice and snow making many roads treacherous.
The winter weather closed Inverness airport for several hours on Sunday.The winter weather closed Inverness airport for several hours on Sunday.
The Met Office has issued a severe weather warning of heavy snow for much of Dumfries and Galloway, central and western Scotland. All airports were reported to be open in Scotland on Monday.
Police in Edinburgh warned that parts of the M8 were affected by ice and drivers were advised to watch their speed.
People should not travel unless their journey is absolutely necessary Insp John SmithNorthern Constabulary
Grampian police said snow had closed the A93 Braemar to Perth road at the Cairnwell, the A939 Cockbridge to Tomintoul at the Lecht and the B974 Fettercairn to Banchory Road near the Cairnomount was also badly affected.
The Met Office issued a severe weather warning of heavy snow for much of Dumfries and Galloway, central and western Scotland.
It said the cold spell was likely to last until at least Thursday, with further sleet and snow showers gradually becoming lighter throughout the week.It said the cold spell was likely to last until at least Thursday, with further sleet and snow showers gradually becoming lighter throughout the week.
BBC Scotland weather presenter Gail McGrane said about 5cm of snow could fall at low levels by Monday morning, and up to 20cm on higher ground.
The conditions on the roads have deteriorated overnight and people should not travel unless their journey is absolutely necessary Insp John SmithNorthern Constabulary
She added: "There are further wintry showers to come, falling as sleet near the coast with snow inland.
"The roads are already wet so ice will be a problem, and we could also see a sharp frost so drivers should take extra care."
Insp John Smith, head of Northern Constabulary's road unit, advised motorists not to travel unless absolutely necessary.Insp John Smith, head of Northern Constabulary's road unit, advised motorists not to travel unless absolutely necessary.
He said: "There are no current reports of any serious incidents, although there have been some minor collisions. He said: "People should not travel unless their journey is absolutely necessary.
"The conditions on the roads have deteriorated overnight and people should not travel unless their journey is absolutely necessary. "If drivers have to travel they are urged to exercise extreme caution."
"Further heavy snowfalls are forecast for today and tomorrow and if drivers have to travel they are urged to exercise extreme caution."
However, the weather was good news for one resident, as Mercedes the polar bear got her first proper taste of a Highland winter after moving from Edinburgh Zoo to a new purpose-built enclosure at the Highland Wildlife Park near Kingussie.However, the weather was good news for one resident, as Mercedes the polar bear got her first proper taste of a Highland winter after moving from Edinburgh Zoo to a new purpose-built enclosure at the Highland Wildlife Park near Kingussie.