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| Scotland hit by sleet and snow | Scotland hit by sleet and snow |
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| Sleet and snow has been falling in parts of Scotland and is expected to continue through to Monday. | Sleet and snow has been falling in parts of Scotland and is expected to continue through to Monday. |
| Snow at low levels to depths of 2-6cm has been forecast and could reach 10-15cm on higher ground. | Snow at low levels to depths of 2-6cm has been forecast and could reach 10-15cm on higher ground. |
| The Met Office has issued "be prepared" amber warnings for the Highlands, Strathclyde, Tayside and South West. | The Met Office has issued "be prepared" amber warnings for the Highlands, Strathclyde, Tayside and South West. |
| A jack-knifed lorry on the M8 caused disruption earlier, but Strathclyde Police said both lanes were clear despite snow across the central belt. | A jack-knifed lorry on the M8 caused disruption earlier, but Strathclyde Police said both lanes were clear despite snow across the central belt. |
| Tayside Police said it had been dealing with seven minor crashes due to snow and ice, including a horse box that overturned on the M90 near Kinross. | |
| There have also been some minor accidents in the Grampian and Northern police areas due to the conditions. | |
| Transport Scotland said its multi-agency response team had been convened to monitor the situation overnight and into Monday's commuter rush hour. | Transport Scotland said its multi-agency response team had been convened to monitor the situation overnight and into Monday's commuter rush hour. |
| The Met Office warned that icy stretches were likely to form on untreated surfaces, and could lead to travel disruption in places. | The Met Office warned that icy stretches were likely to form on untreated surfaces, and could lead to travel disruption in places. |
| A spokesman for Transport Scotland urged the public to plan their journeys and keep up to date with road conditions. | A spokesman for Transport Scotland urged the public to plan their journeys and keep up to date with road conditions. |
| The A96 at Nairn was closed following a road traffic collision and a local diversion was in place. | The A96 at Nairn was closed following a road traffic collision and a local diversion was in place. |
| Some routes in Caithness, Sutherland and Ross-shire have been affected by snow and slush. Icy conditions have also been reported in these areas, as well as in Inverness and Nairn. | Some routes in Caithness, Sutherland and Ross-shire have been affected by snow and slush. Icy conditions have also been reported in these areas, as well as in Inverness and Nairn. |
| Snow has been falling on hills and mountains in the area over the past few weeks. | Snow has been falling on hills and mountains in the area over the past few weeks. |
| Do you have pictures - still or moving - of the snow? Send them to the BBC Scotland news website at newsonlinescotland@bbc.co.uk | Do you have pictures - still or moving - of the snow? Send them to the BBC Scotland news website at newsonlinescotland@bbc.co.uk |
| Please ensure when filming or photographing an incident that you make your safety and the safety of others a priority. | Please ensure when filming or photographing an incident that you make your safety and the safety of others a priority. |
| If you submit an image, you do so in accordance with the BBC's Terms and Conditions. | If you submit an image, you do so in accordance with the BBC's Terms and Conditions. |