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Wind and snow batters the country Wind and snow batters the country
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Scotland is bracing itself for heavy and frequent wintry showers as high winds also batter the country. Scotland is being hit by heavy and frequent wintry showers as high winds also batter the country.
The icy blast could affect much of Scotland with strong winds gusting up to 70mph causing problems for drivers.The icy blast could affect much of Scotland with strong winds gusting up to 70mph causing problems for drivers.
The Forth Road Bridge, Skye Bridge, Kessock Bridge and Tay Road Bridge are closed to high sided vehicles and the A9 was experiencing severe winds.The Forth Road Bridge, Skye Bridge, Kessock Bridge and Tay Road Bridge are closed to high sided vehicles and the A9 was experiencing severe winds.
Snow showers were set to continue on Sunday and Monday, with the north being the worst affected.Snow showers were set to continue on Sunday and Monday, with the north being the worst affected.
Forecasters said the next two days could be the worst weather so far this winter and warned of dangerous driving conditions and possible damage to power lines.Forecasters said the next two days could be the worst weather so far this winter and warned of dangerous driving conditions and possible damage to power lines.
Gritters readyGritters ready
The higher ground north of Perth could be badly affected, along with exposed bridges such as the Skye Bridge and the Kessock crossing near Inverness.The higher ground north of Perth could be badly affected, along with exposed bridges such as the Skye Bridge and the Kessock crossing near Inverness.
Gritters are on round-the-clock stand-by to keep traffic moving as safely as possible.Gritters are on round-the-clock stand-by to keep traffic moving as safely as possible.
Glasgow and Edinburgh look set to escape the worst of the weather with lighter winds and sleet, but will still experience snow showers during the next couple of days.Glasgow and Edinburgh look set to escape the worst of the weather with lighter winds and sleet, but will still experience snow showers during the next couple of days.
A 4x4 driver reported being blown off the road in Aberdeenshire, as he was driving on an exposed road near Huntly. Police said he was shaken but unhurt.A 4x4 driver reported being blown off the road in Aberdeenshire, as he was driving on an exposed road near Huntly. Police said he was shaken but unhurt.
The A86 in the Highlands is heavily snowbound, with vehicles sliding off the road.The A86 in the Highlands is heavily snowbound, with vehicles sliding off the road.
In Shetland, drivers were told to only travel if necessary, because of extremely strong winds.In Shetland, drivers were told to only travel if necessary, because of extremely strong winds.
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency warned of "exceptionally" high tides causing flooding and tidal surges over the next week.The Scottish Environment Protection Agency warned of "exceptionally" high tides causing flooding and tidal surges over the next week.
A spokesman for Bear Scotland, which maintains trunk roads, said: "We are aware of the weather pattern and are monitoring the situation.A spokesman for Bear Scotland, which maintains trunk roads, said: "We are aware of the weather pattern and are monitoring the situation.
"We will be pre-gritting at the appropriate times, and have teams ready on a 24/7 basis."We will be pre-gritting at the appropriate times, and have teams ready on a 24/7 basis.
"We will do our best to keep the traffic moving.""We will do our best to keep the traffic moving."
Residents of the Western Isles are also being warned about possible flooding from exceptionally high tides during the next few days.Residents of the Western Isles are also being warned about possible flooding from exceptionally high tides during the next few days.
How is the weather in your area? Send us your comments and pictures to newsonlinescotland@bbc.co.ukHow is the weather in your area? Send us your comments and pictures to newsonlinescotland@bbc.co.uk