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Heavy snow warning for Scotland Heavy snow warning for Scotland
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The Met Office has warned heavy snow will continue to affect large parts of Scotland on Thursday.The Met Office has warned heavy snow will continue to affect large parts of Scotland on Thursday.
It said snow could reach depths of 50cm on high ground, with the deepest snowfalls expected in central Tayside and Fife, Grampian and the Highlands.It said snow could reach depths of 50cm on high ground, with the deepest snowfalls expected in central Tayside and Fife, Grampian and the Highlands.
On Wednesday, heavy snowfall affected travel and shut dozens of schools across the country.On Wednesday, heavy snowfall affected travel and shut dozens of schools across the country.
Meanwhile, there are reports of an avalanche on Buchaille Etive Mor in Glencoe. Meanwhile, two climbers have been caught in an avalanche in Glencoe in the Highlands.
It follows earlier warnings of avalanche danger in the Highlands, and a major incident involving a climber on Ben Nevis at about 1030 GMT. Rescue teams were scrambled to Curved Ridge, on the north east face of Buchaille Etive Mor at about 1645 GMT
It follows earlier warnings of avalanche danger in the area, and a major incident involving a climber on Ben Nevis at about 1030 GMT.
The man required medical attention on the mountain before being flown to hospital in Fort William and subsequently, to Glasgow's Southern General Hospital.The man required medical attention on the mountain before being flown to hospital in Fort William and subsequently, to Glasgow's Southern General Hospital.
Our forecasters are predicting persistent spells of heavy snow during Wednesday and Thursday Met Office spokesmanOur forecasters are predicting persistent spells of heavy snow during Wednesday and Thursday Met Office spokesman
Several people have been badly injured amid the adverse conditions.Several people have been badly injured amid the adverse conditions.
Five people were injured, three seriously, in a crash involving a gritting lorry on the A9 near Dunblane at about 2030 GMT on Tuesday.Five people were injured, three seriously, in a crash involving a gritting lorry on the A9 near Dunblane at about 2030 GMT on Tuesday.
A woman and her two children were taken to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary after their car left the A947 about a mile south of Fyvie in Aberdeenshire.A woman and her two children were taken to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary after their car left the A947 about a mile south of Fyvie in Aberdeenshire.
Grampian Police said their injuries were not thought to be life-threatening.Grampian Police said their injuries were not thought to be life-threatening.
A woman was also taken to hospital with a suspected broken leg after a three-vehicle collision on the A6089 near Gordon in the Borders.A woman was also taken to hospital with a suspected broken leg after a three-vehicle collision on the A6089 near Gordon in the Borders.
The Met Office said the area north of a line between Oban and Fife was expected to be the worst affected by heavy snow on Thursday.The Met Office said the area north of a line between Oban and Fife was expected to be the worst affected by heavy snow on Thursday.
'Extra care''Extra care'
A spokesman said: "Our forecasters are predicting persistent spells of heavy snow during Wednesday and Thursday, with the risk of local travel disruption.A spokesman said: "Our forecasters are predicting persistent spells of heavy snow during Wednesday and Thursday, with the risk of local travel disruption.
"Strengthening easterly winds will lead to drifting snow and add to the difficult driving conditions."Strengthening easterly winds will lead to drifting snow and add to the difficult driving conditions.
"Eastern coasts are likely to miss out on the heaviest snow, with sleet or rain falling for much of the time.""Eastern coasts are likely to miss out on the heaviest snow, with sleet or rain falling for much of the time."
He added: "The threat of snow decreases during Friday and through much the weekend, with drier conditions and widespread overnight frosts."He added: "The threat of snow decreases during Friday and through much the weekend, with drier conditions and widespread overnight frosts."
Neil Gillies, from Highland Council, said snow had been expected but it had arrived earlier than the forecast had indicated.Neil Gillies, from Highland Council, said snow had been expected but it had arrived earlier than the forecast had indicated.
He added: "The forecast is for continuing snow over the next 48 hours.He added: "The forecast is for continuing snow over the next 48 hours.
"Motorists are advised to be aware of the forecast, to drive with extra care and to heed the advice given by the police over road conditions.""Motorists are advised to be aware of the forecast, to drive with extra care and to heed the advice given by the police over road conditions."