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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. Two horses had to be rescued from the trailer.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. Two horses had to be rescued from the trailer.
There have also been some minor accidents in the Grampian and Northern police areas due to the conditions.There have also been some minor accidents in the Grampian and Northern police areas due to the conditions.
Northern Constabulary said there had also been a loss of 999 call service in the Rosehall area of Lairg in Sutherland, which was affecting 176 telephone lines.Northern Constabulary said there had also been a loss of 999 call service in the Rosehall area of Lairg in Sutherland, which was affecting 176 telephone lines.
This was thought to be due to the weather conditions.This was thought to be due to the weather conditions.
A spokesman said a back-up system was in place and it was hoped the fault would be fixed later on Sunday.A spokesman said a back-up system was in place and it was hoped the fault would be fixed later on Sunday.
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.
Following a meeting with representatives of the police, rail operators, road operating companies and the Met Office, Transport Minister Keith Brown said gritter patrols had been strengthened.
He said: "We've already seen some wintry weather across much of Scotland and, while it is not as severe as this time last year, we cannot afford to be complacent.
"With this weather set to continue, a fleet of gritters and winter patrols will be out throughout the night to treat roads where required."
He urged the public to "play their part" by checking weather forecasts and travel information before travelling.
Assistant Chief Constable Allan Moffat urged drivers to be aware of the possibility of black ice.
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.
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.