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Drivers warned over snow and wind Drivers warned over snow and wind
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Motorists have been warned to take extra care as snow showers and high winds continue to batter Scotland.Motorists have been warned to take extra care as snow showers and high winds continue to batter Scotland.
The icy blast is affecting much of the country with strong winds gusting up to 70mph causing problems for drivers.The icy blast is affecting much of the country with strong winds gusting up to 70mph causing problems for drivers.
High wind warnings are in place on the Skye and Kessock bridges but they are still open to high-sided vehicles.High wind warnings are in place on the Skye and Kessock bridges but they are still open to high-sided vehicles.
The Met Office and Northern Constabulary have warned of flooding for the Western Isles caused by high tides which will last until Thursday. The Met Office and police warned of flooding for the Western Isles and Moray caused by high tides which will last much of the week.
Grampian Police said most roads were affected, and reported several accidents. They warned that high winds could cause drifting snow.Grampian Police said most roads were affected, and reported several accidents. They warned that high winds could cause drifting snow.
Only one of the region's routes, the A939 at the Lecht, was closed.Only one of the region's routes, the A939 at the Lecht, was closed.
Grampian accidents included car crashes on the Oyne to Insch road, the A947 Newmachar to Oldmeldrum road, the B9016 Buckie to Keith road, and the A947 Banff to Aberdeen road.Grampian accidents included car crashes on the Oyne to Insch road, the A947 Newmachar to Oldmeldrum road, the B9016 Buckie to Keith road, and the A947 Banff to Aberdeen road.
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One driver was taken to Banff's Chalmers Hospital with a suspected head injury after the A947 crash.One driver was taken to Banff's Chalmers Hospital with a suspected head injury after the A947 crash.
There was also a crash on the A90 Peterhead to Hatton road, and the female driver of one car was taken by ambulance to Peterhead Hospital with a suspected shoulder injury.There was also a crash on the A90 Peterhead to Hatton road, and the female driver of one car was taken by ambulance to Peterhead Hospital with a suspected shoulder injury.
Police in Inverness said all routes in their force area were affected by wintry conditions but so far no main roads have been closed. Nine schools in Aberdeenshire were closed or partially closed.
A number of snow-bound cars were abandoned on the A87 road to Kyle of Lochalsh over the weekend, but all the occupants were traced and no-one was injured. People in Moray were warned "exceptionally" high tides are expected to cause problems all week. Roads were closed in Lossiemouth and parts of Portgordon on Sunday after flooding.
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.
Much of Scotland has been hit with heavy snow fallsMuch of Scotland has been hit with heavy snow falls
Over the weekend a 4x4 driver reported being blown off the road near Huntly in Aberdeenshire.
The A86 in the Highlands was heavily snowbound, with vehicles sliding off the road, while a number of cars had to be abandoned in snow on the A87 road to Kyle of Lochalsh.
There were no injuries and the occupants of the vehicles were all traced.
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.
"We will be pre-gritting at the appropriate times, and have teams ready on a 24/7 basis."
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.
Police in Inverness said all routes in their force area were affected by wintry conditions but so far no main roads have been closed.
However, nine schools were closed in Grantown-on-Spey, Foyers, Kilchuimen, Strathdearn, Stratherrick and Rogart.
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.
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