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Snow and ice are causing travel disruption across Scotland as adverse weather conditions continue.Snow and ice are causing travel disruption across Scotland as adverse weather conditions continue.
Drivers and pedestrians have been warned about icy conditions after temperatures dropped as low as -16C.Drivers and pedestrians have been warned about icy conditions after temperatures dropped as low as -16C.
Fresh snow has been falling in the Edinburgh area and there have been problems on the M8, M74, A1, A9 and A68, with delays and some closures.Fresh snow has been falling in the Edinburgh area and there have been problems on the M8, M74, A1, A9 and A68, with delays and some closures.
The runway at Edinburgh Airport was closed due to snow and a plane slid off the runway at Prestwick Airport.The runway at Edinburgh Airport was closed due to snow and a plane slid off the runway at Prestwick Airport.
It is understood that the Ryanair flight from Dublin hit ice and ran onto the grass.It is understood that the Ryanair flight from Dublin hit ice and ran onto the grass.
This combination of icy conditions overnight, icy conditions during the day and the build up of traffic is causing real issues for the people trying to get the grit down the road Neil GreigInstitute of Advanced Motorists BBC Scotland TravelThis combination of icy conditions overnight, icy conditions during the day and the build up of traffic is causing real issues for the people trying to get the grit down the road Neil GreigInstitute of Advanced Motorists BBC Scotland Travel
Edinburgh Airport was shut at about 0830 GMT and the situation will be reviewed later in the day.Edinburgh Airport was shut at about 0830 GMT and the situation will be reviewed later in the day.
Flights to and from Scotland may also be subject to delays and cancellations and passengers were advised to check with their airline before travelling.Flights to and from Scotland may also be subject to delays and cancellations and passengers were advised to check with their airline before travelling.
Temperatures fell below freezing in Glasgow and Edinburgh overnight but plunged to -16C at Tulloch Bridge in the western Highlands and to -12C at Tyndrum.Temperatures fell below freezing in Glasgow and Edinburgh overnight but plunged to -16C at Tulloch Bridge in the western Highlands and to -12C at Tyndrum.
Heavy snow showers have been forecast for east coast areas around the Lothians and Fife and in the Borders, with icy conditions expected for Grampian, Angus, Dundee, Perth and Kinross and Orkney and Shetland.Heavy snow showers have been forecast for east coast areas around the Lothians and Fife and in the Borders, with icy conditions expected for Grampian, Angus, Dundee, Perth and Kinross and Orkney and Shetland.
Snow has afected a number of roads, including the M8
West Lothian Council said that all schools in their area have been closed.West Lothian Council said that all schools in their area have been closed.
Early snow falls have been affecting Edinburgh and the east coast
All of Scotland's police forces have warned motorists to take extra care, particularly on untreated roads and pavements.All of Scotland's police forces have warned motorists to take extra care, particularly on untreated roads and pavements.
In the north east, which was badly affected on Tuesday, police have again urged drivers to stay off the roads unless their journey is absolutely necessary.In the north east, which was badly affected on Tuesday, police have again urged drivers to stay off the roads unless their journey is absolutely necessary.
The A96 was described as passable with care. Aberdeen escaped the same levels of congestion experienced on Tuesday.The A96 was described as passable with care. Aberdeen escaped the same levels of congestion experienced on Tuesday.
Northern Constabulary has advised drivers in the Aviemore area to avoid going out as conditions are "treacherous" on the A9 between the Slochd and Drumossie.Northern Constabulary has advised drivers in the Aviemore area to avoid going out as conditions are "treacherous" on the A9 between the Slochd and Drumossie.
More than 50 schools in the Highlands have been closed because of the weather.More than 50 schools in the Highlands have been closed because of the weather.
'Perfect storm''Perfect storm'
Neil Greig, from the Institute of Advanced Motorists, told BBC Radio Scotland's Good Morning Scotland programme: "It does seem that councils are working hard to keep the main roads open but this combination of icy conditions overnight, icy conditions during the day and the build up of traffic is causing real issues for the people trying to get the grit down the road.Neil Greig, from the Institute of Advanced Motorists, told BBC Radio Scotland's Good Morning Scotland programme: "It does seem that councils are working hard to keep the main roads open but this combination of icy conditions overnight, icy conditions during the day and the build up of traffic is causing real issues for the people trying to get the grit down the road.
"The problem is our roads in Scotland are congested at the best of times, it just takes a bit of slow traffic, a few abandoned vehicles, somebody stuck on a hill and you're then in a tailback, that means the grit isn't being worked into the ground properly."The problem is our roads in Scotland are congested at the best of times, it just takes a bit of slow traffic, a few abandoned vehicles, somebody stuck on a hill and you're then in a tailback, that means the grit isn't being worked into the ground properly.
"All these things combine to get this perfect storm, if you like, of really long delays, so you have to weigh up the benefits - do you want to spend Christmas sitting in a cold car for five hours, or stay warm at home? I think most people would prefer to stay warm at home.""All these things combine to get this perfect storm, if you like, of really long delays, so you have to weigh up the benefits - do you want to spend Christmas sitting in a cold car for five hours, or stay warm at home? I think most people would prefer to stay warm at home."
On Tuesday, thousands of train travellers suffered delays when Glasgow Central Station ground to a halt.On Tuesday, thousands of train travellers suffered delays when Glasgow Central Station ground to a halt.
Heavy snow also caused major tailbacks on the M74.Heavy snow also caused major tailbacks on the M74.
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