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At least 250 schools will be shut across Scotland on Thursday as freezing conditions continue to cause disruption.At least 250 schools will be shut across Scotland on Thursday as freezing conditions continue to cause disruption.
Snow and ice are still affecting travel and about 700 homes in Kelso, Duns and Coldstream without electricity have almost all been reconnected. Temperatures reached -14.7C in Eskdalemuir in Dumfries and Galloway at 0700 GMT.
Earlier on Wednesday a woman died and two people were injured in Shetland after a car crashed. Forecasters warned the mercury could fall as low as -20C at the weekend, with the freezing conditions set to continue for at least another week.
Forecasters warn temperatures could fall as low as -20C at the weekend. The first minister said it was the worst cold spell for 50 years.
Schools in the Scottish Borders will remain closed until Monday along with dozens more across the country.
More snow has been predicted, with Scottish Borders Council urging people to stay at home.
A spokeswoman said: "The message is 'Do not venture out on the roads. Stay tuned to local radio for updates'."
Trains affected
Snow and ice are still affecting travel while most of the 700 homes around Kelso, Coldstream and Duns which lost their power on Wednesday night have had their supplies restored.
Work is continuing to reconnect those still without electricity.
On Wednesday a woman died and two people were injured in Shetland after a car crashed.
Hundreds of schools were closed on Wednesday and trains between Edinburgh and Glasgow were suspended for a period in the evening due to frozen points.Hundreds of schools were closed on Wednesday and trains between Edinburgh and Glasgow were suspended for a period in the evening due to frozen points.
More snow has been predicted with a warning that it will be heavy overnight in the Scottish Borders, where the local council is urging people to stay at home.
Businesses leaders said that the bad weather was costing Scotland's economy up to £60m a day.Businesses leaders said that the bad weather was costing Scotland's economy up to £60m a day.
The Met Office said temperatures over the weekend could reach as low as -20C in places like Braemar and Aboyne in Aberdeenshire and Aviemore and Altnaharra in the Highlands.
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