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Snow strands lorries on motorway Snow strands lorries on motorway
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Ten lorries were stranded for several hours as snow, rain and strong winds made driving conditions difficult across many areas of Scotland. Ten lorries were stranded for several hours as snow, rain and strong winds made driving conditions difficult across many parts of Scotland.
The lorries were travelling south on the M90, close to Bridge of Earn in Perthshire, when they became stuck in about three inches of snow. The lorries were travelling south on the M90, close to Bridge of Earn in Perthshire, when they became stuck in about 7.5cm (3in) of snow.
Snow ploughs and gritters were called to the scene at 0245 BST, and traffic was moving again within a few hours.Snow ploughs and gritters were called to the scene at 0245 BST, and traffic was moving again within a few hours.
The road is down to one lane south in the area, but is passable with care.The road is down to one lane south in the area, but is passable with care.
The Met Office warned that many areas of the country were likely to see heavy snowfalls overnight and on Tuesday morning.The Met Office warned that many areas of the country were likely to see heavy snowfalls overnight and on Tuesday morning.
This would give accumulations of 10cm (4in) or more on higher ground, with strong winds causing snow to drift on exposed high level roads.This would give accumulations of 10cm (4in) or more on higher ground, with strong winds causing snow to drift on exposed high level roads.
Heavy rain has also een falling over lower ground, bringing the possibility of localised flooding. Heavy rain has also been falling over lower ground, bringing the possibility of localised flooding.
Extra careExtra care
Lanes have been restricted at the Skye and Erskine bridges because of high winds, while the Tay bridge is only open to cars.Lanes have been restricted at the Skye and Erskine bridges because of high winds, while the Tay bridge is only open to cars.
Grampian Police said there was heavy surface water in Aberdeen city centre, and snow was causing problems further inland, especially on higher routes.Grampian Police said there was heavy surface water in Aberdeen city centre, and snow was causing problems further inland, especially on higher routes.
The A82 was blocked near Tyndrum at about 0700 BST because of a lorry that jack-knifed in heavy snow.The A82 was blocked near Tyndrum at about 0700 BST because of a lorry that jack-knifed in heavy snow.
The A96, the A90 north of Ellon, the A93 between Ballater and Braemar and also between Aboyne and Ballater, and the A939 road to the Lecht ski centre were all said to only be passable with care. The A96, the A90 north of Ellon, the A93 between Ballater and Braemar and also between Aboyne and Ballater, and the A939 road to the Lecht ski centre were all said to be passable only with care.
Heavy snow was affecting the A9 at Blackford and Auchterarder in Perthshire, and in Ayrshire parts of the M77 were affected by slush and snow, especially on higher parts, as were parts of the A71. Heavy snow was affecting the A9 at Blackford and Auchterarder in Perthshire, and in Ayrshire parts of the M77 were affected by slush and snow, especially on higher ground, as were parts of the A71.
Motorists have been warned to take extra care, and to refer to the Traffic Scotland website before setting off.Motorists have been warned to take extra care, and to refer to the Traffic Scotland website before setting off.