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| Snow warning as homes lose power | Snow warning as homes lose power |
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| Blizzard warnings have been issued for most of Scotland after severe weather caused major disruption. | |
| Scottish Power said electricity supplies to about 22,000 homes had been cut during the day. | Scottish Power said electricity supplies to about 22,000 homes had been cut during the day. |
| About 20,000 homes had been reconnected by Tuesday afternoon, and it was hoped to restore power to the remaining 2,000 by the end of the day. | About 20,000 homes had been reconnected by Tuesday afternoon, and it was hoped to restore power to the remaining 2,000 by the end of the day. |
| The Met Office has warned heavy snow will affect most parts of the country on Tuesday evening. | |
| It said conditions would worsen in parts of the Highlands and an area stretching from the north east down through central Scotland and into Edinburgh, the Lothians and the Borders on Tuesday evening, with heavy snow falling through the night. | It said conditions would worsen in parts of the Highlands and an area stretching from the north east down through central Scotland and into Edinburgh, the Lothians and the Borders on Tuesday evening, with heavy snow falling through the night. |
| Strong to gale force winds are also expected to lead to widespread blizzard conditions in the west. | |
| The Met Office warned of drifting snow in some areas and said: "Many roads are liable to become impassable and some interruptions to power supplies are possible." | |
| The River Esk burst its banks in the middle of Musselburgh | The River Esk burst its banks in the middle of Musselburgh |
| The north of Scotland was worst affected on Monday night, with temperatures plunging to -5C at Cairnwell, near Braemar. | The north of Scotland was worst affected on Monday night, with temperatures plunging to -5C at Cairnwell, near Braemar. |
| Ten lorries were stranded for several hours on the M90 close to Bridge of Earn in Perthshire after becoming stuck in about 7.5cm (3in) of snow. | Ten lorries were stranded for several hours on the M90 close to Bridge of Earn in Perthshire after becoming 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. |
| Snow fell in many parts of the country and heavy rain led to the River Esk bursting its banks in Musselburgh. | Snow fell in many parts of the country and heavy rain led to the River Esk bursting its banks in Musselburgh. |
| No homes were flooded or evacuated but East Lothian Council advised residents along Eskview to move valuables to places of safety. | No homes were flooded or evacuated but East Lothian Council advised residents along Eskview to move valuables to places of safety. |
| Supplying sandbags | Supplying sandbags |
| The council has been supplying sandbags to dozens of homes along that stretch of the river. | The council has been supplying sandbags to dozens of homes along that stretch of the river. |
| Lanes were restricted at the Skye and Erskine bridges because of high winds, while the Tay bridge was only open to cars. | Lanes were restricted at the Skye and Erskine bridges because of high winds, while the Tay bridge was only open to cars. |
| Grampian Police said there was heavy surface water in Aberdeen city centre. Snow was causing problems further inland, especially on higher routes, and several roads were only passable with care. | Grampian Police said there was heavy surface water in Aberdeen city centre. Snow was causing problems further inland, especially on higher routes, and several roads were only passable with care. |
| Some drivers were forced to dig their cars out from 1ft of snow close to Denny in Stirlingshire. | Some drivers were forced to dig their cars out from 1ft of snow close to Denny in Stirlingshire. |
| Scottish Power said about 7,000 homes in North Ayrshire lost power, although that had been reduced to about up to 1,000 on Tuesday afternoon. | Scottish Power said about 7,000 homes in North Ayrshire lost power, although that had been reduced to about up to 1,000 on Tuesday afternoon. |
| Flood watches | Flood watches |
| Properties were affected in the Largs, Fairlie and Saltcoats area due to a combination of ice on the power lines and high winds. | Properties were affected in the Largs, Fairlie and Saltcoats area due to a combination of ice on the power lines and high winds. |
| Dumfries and Galloway and the Borders, which had been forecast to be badly hit, appeared to escape the worst of the weather on Tuesday morning. | Dumfries and Galloway and the Borders, which had been forecast to be badly hit, appeared to escape the worst of the weather on Tuesday morning. |
| However, flood watches were in place on most rivers in the regions as heavy rain continued to fall. | However, flood watches were in place on most rivers in the regions as heavy rain continued to fall. |
| Forecasters have warned the cold snap is set to continue for the next two days, but temperatures will rise slightly by Thursday, when snow will retreat to higher ground. | Forecasters have warned the cold snap is set to continue for the next two days, but temperatures will rise slightly by Thursday, when snow will retreat to higher ground. |
| Motorists have been urged to take extra care, and to refer to the Traffic Scotland website before setting off. | Motorists have been urged to take extra care, and to refer to the Traffic Scotland website before setting off. |