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Severe storm-force winds and heavy snowfalls have hit Scotland disrupting travel and damaging buildings.Severe storm-force winds and heavy snowfalls have hit Scotland disrupting travel and damaging buildings.
Gales have gusted up to almost 100mph and heavy snows are affecting higher routes. The Met Office has raised its wind warning to a red alert. Gales have gusted up to 100mph and heavy snows are affecting higher routes. The Met Office has raised its wind warning to a red alert.
The Tay and Forth bridges are closed and the Kingston Bridge in Glasgow is shut due to two overturned lorries.The Tay and Forth bridges are closed and the Kingston Bridge in Glasgow is shut due to two overturned lorries.
Trees have been brought down on roads and there is disruption to rail, ferry and bus routes. Trees have been brought down on roads and there is disruption to flights, rail, ferry and bus routes.
Gale force winds have already gusted at 102mph in Edinburgh, 96mph at Salsburgh and Islay, 91 mph in Glasgow, Campbeltown and Drumalbin, 86mph in Oban and 84 mph in Prestwick.
Significant damage has been caused across the SSE power network in Scotland, particularly in Argyll and the Trossachs.Significant damage has been caused across the SSE power network in Scotland, particularly in Argyll and the Trossachs.
There have been blizzards on the A9 at Aviemore and commuters across Scotland have been urged to travel with caution. There have been blizzards on the A9 at Aviemore and the route has been closed in several places by fallen trees.
Commuters across Scotland have been urged to travel with caution and Central, Strathclyde and Tayside police advised people not to drive unless absolutely necessary.
All rail services between Inverness/Aberdeen and Edinburgh/Glasgow Queen Street and in the central belt have been suspended.All rail services between Inverness/Aberdeen and Edinburgh/Glasgow Queen Street and in the central belt have been suspended.
ScotRail said passengers were advised not to travel.ScotRail said passengers were advised not to travel.
Network Rail Scotland said chainsaw gangs were out on the network clearing multiple tree falls.Network Rail Scotland said chainsaw gangs were out on the network clearing multiple tree falls.
Glasgow Airport has warned that cancellations are expected due to high winds and there have been problems on the access road at Edinburgh Airport. Strathclyde Fire and Rescue Service said it had had 450 call-outs since midnight and 180 incidents were still in progress.
Glasgow Airport has warned that cancellations are expected due to high winds and Edinburgh Airport is not accepting inbound traffic and part of the terminal has been damaged.
The Met Office has issued a warning of heavy snowfall and blizzard conditions for northern Scotland for much of Tuesday.The Met Office has issued a warning of heavy snowfall and blizzard conditions for northern Scotland for much of Tuesday.
Gale force winds have already gusted at more than 90mph in Glasgow and up to 97mph at Port Ellen on Islay.
An alert for high winds has been issued for higher ground in Argyll, Stirling, Perth and Kinross and Argus.
An amber warning of wind was also issued for south-west Scotland and the Lothian and Borders area.
Both the wind and snow warnings apply until 18:00 on Tuesday.Both the wind and snow warnings apply until 18:00 on Tuesday.
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (Sepa) has issued seven flood warnings. They apply to Moy Bridge in the Highlands and six locations in Tayside. The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (Sepa) has issued flood warnings for the Moy Bridge area in the Highlands and locations in Tayside.
BBC Scotland forecaster Stav Danaos said: "Another deep area of low pressure is expected to move across the country, bringing heavy and persistent rain with significant snow over the higher ground north of the central belt. BBC Scotland forecaster Stav Danaos said: "Strong south-westerly winds will veer westerly and increase to reach severe gale force, with storm force gusts likely through the central belt and the south. Damage and disruption is likely from 95mph gusts.
"In addition to the rain and snow, winds will strengthen causing drifting and blizzards across the Highlands and Grampians by the end of the night and into the morning. "By the afternoon the strongest winds will then transfer to the north and north-east of the country, up to 70mph, but all parts will still remain pretty windy with gales in the west."
"During the morning, southwesterly gales will veer to a westerly direction and become severe or even storm force with gusts reaching 85mph across the west and south - including the central belt - for a time.
"Later in the day the severe gales will transfer to the north and north-east of the country, before easing by the end of the day."
Wednesday is forecast to be another wet day with some persistent heavy rain, especially in the west, which could lead to some flooding.Wednesday is forecast to be another wet day with some persistent heavy rain, especially in the west, which could lead to some flooding.
Transport Minister Keith Brown urged those returning to work to check conditions before setting off. Scottish Transport Minister Keith Brown urged members of the public to heed warnings from emergency and other agencies to stay off the roads.
He said: "With further snow and high winds forecast, I would ask the travelling public to play their part by checking their journeys in advance, making the necessary preparations and following police travel advice. He also told BBC Scotland that work to deal with the fall-out of the bad weather had already started, but warned some operations would have to wait until the wind died down.
"Our transport teams monitor the situation round the clock and will continue to keep a watch on our transport networks to minimise and potential disruption and keep Scotland moving." Mr Brown said: "The patience that the public has shown to the call that's been made by the police and others to make sure there is no travel in certain areas, their co-operation is really appreciated, because it makes it easier for the crews to go about their business."
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