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| Warnings as Arctic blast brings snowfalls across parts of Scotland | Warnings as Arctic blast brings snowfalls across parts of Scotland |
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| Wintry weather has swept in across parts of Scotland as a cold snap brought early significant snowfalls. | |
| Drivers have been urged to exercise caution, with alerts in place for parts of the Highlands, north east, Central, Tayside and the Borders. | Drivers have been urged to exercise caution, with alerts in place for parts of the Highlands, north east, Central, Tayside and the Borders. |
| The Met Office forecast a band of heavy wintry showers spreading southwards overnight. | The Met Office forecast a band of heavy wintry showers spreading southwards overnight. |
| Grampian Police said drivers should use extreme care as all north east routes were affected by snow and ice. | Grampian Police said drivers should use extreme care as all north east routes were affected by snow and ice. |
| The A90 around Stonehaven and A96 Glens of Foudland were particularly badly affected and motorists were urged not to travel in these areas unless it was essential. | The A90 around Stonehaven and A96 Glens of Foudland were particularly badly affected and motorists were urged not to travel in these areas unless it was essential. |
| Traffic Scotland advised of extremely hazardous driving conditions on Friday night around Inverurie, Stonehaven, Aberlour, Braemar and parts of Aberdeen. | Traffic Scotland advised of extremely hazardous driving conditions on Friday night around Inverurie, Stonehaven, Aberlour, Braemar and parts of Aberdeen. |
| Snow clearing was also taking place at Aberdeen Airport. | Snow clearing was also taking place at Aberdeen Airport. |
| In the first low level falls of the autumn, flurries have also been seen briefly in areas around Glasgow, Edinburgh and the central belt. | |
| Short showers of sleet and snow are expected to continue until late on Saturday, when the temperature will rise, turning showers into rain. | Short showers of sleet and snow are expected to continue until late on Saturday, when the temperature will rise, turning showers into rain. |