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Snow and ice return to parts of Scotland Snow and ice return to parts of Scotland
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Wintry weather has returned to northern parts of Scotland - with reports of 25cm (10in) of snow in Aberdeenshire.Wintry weather has returned to northern parts of Scotland - with reports of 25cm (10in) of snow in Aberdeenshire.
Grampian Police said Moray had taken the brunt of the poor conditions but so far there have been no reports of major disruption.Grampian Police said Moray had taken the brunt of the poor conditions but so far there have been no reports of major disruption.
In the Highlands, the A939 Grantown on Spey to Dava and the B9007 Carrbridge to Ferness have been closed due to heavy snowfall. In the Highlands, the A939 Grantown-on-Spey to Dava and the B9007 Carrbridge to Ferness have been closed due to heavy snowfall.
And the snowgates have been closed on the A93 at Spittle of Glenshee.And the snowgates have been closed on the A93 at Spittle of Glenshee.
The return of wintry weather follows the mildest March ever recorded in Scotland.The return of wintry weather follows the mildest March ever recorded in Scotland.
A week ago the temperature in the Aberdeenshire town of Aboyne reached 23.6C - the warmest March day on record.A week ago the temperature in the Aberdeenshire town of Aboyne reached 23.6C - the warmest March day on record.
The high in Aboyne on Tuesday is not expected to rise above 2C - and it will feel much colder in the biting wind and snow.The high in Aboyne on Tuesday is not expected to rise above 2C - and it will feel much colder in the biting wind and snow.
The Met Office issued amber warnings for much of Scotland and said drifting was likely over the Grampians.The Met Office issued amber warnings for much of Scotland and said drifting was likely over the Grampians.
Across lower parts of the central belt it was estimated about 1cm (0.4in) to 4cm (1.6in) would fall in places.Across lower parts of the central belt it was estimated about 1cm (0.4in) to 4cm (1.6in) would fall in places.
The warning is in place until until 12:00 on Tuesday.The warning is in place until until 12:00 on Tuesday.
A spokesman for the Met Office said, with widespread ice developing on untreated surfaces in northern Scotland, the public should be prepared for disruption to transport.A spokesman for the Met Office said, with widespread ice developing on untreated surfaces in northern Scotland, the public should be prepared for disruption to transport.
He said drier conditions would spread slowly southwards across northern and central Scotland throughout Tuesday morning.He said drier conditions would spread slowly southwards across northern and central Scotland throughout Tuesday morning.
Transport Minister Keith Brown said the Multi Agency Response Team (Mart) had been activated and would remain fully operational until after Tuesday's morning rush hour. Transport Minister Keith Brown said: "This kind of weather is much more normal for Scotland than the superb weather we have had over the previous days. So we have had, for example, 124 gritters out overnight."
Not unusual The minister praised forecasters for getting the conditions "spot-on" and giving warnings to people.
Gritters will operate until the snow has passed, and there will be patrol vehicles on routes which are likely to be affected by snow. He said the Easter school holidays had helped ease the traffic management problem because the numbers on the road were much lower than normal.
Mr Brown pointed out that snow was not unusual in Scotland in April. "We think the snow will push through into the north of England today and behind that we will have some colder air later on today," Mr Brown said.
He said: "Coming so soon after last week's extremely mild temperatures, the key is to guard against complacency. "That is something to be aware of because that can bring its own challenges in terms of freezing on roads.
"The Met Office advises that temperatures could be 15-20 degrees colder in some places than they were at the same time last week. "Beyond that we expect it to return to normal circumstances later on tonight and into tomorrow."
"Therefore the public should continue to check to travel bulletins or the Traffic Scotland website for the latest advice."
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