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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. Snow is expected to continue in parts of Scotland until late on Saturday, forecasters have said.
Drivers have been urged to exercise caution, with alerts in place for parts of the Highlands, north east, Central, Tayside and the Borders. On Friday, wintry weather swept across the country, bringing snowfall to the north east in particular.
The Met Office forecast a band of heavy wintry showers spreading southwards overnight. Motorists were urged to drive with "extreme caution" around Aberdeen, with conditions particularly bad on the A90.
Grampian Police said drivers should use extreme care as all north east routes were affected by snow and ice. A police visit to speak to drivers on the A90, where 20-year-old Charlotte Tennant died a week ago, was cancelled due to the weather.
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 young woman from Laurencekirk was found dead next to the A90 in the early hours of Saturday 20 October and officers had planned to revisit the scene.
Traffic Scotland advised of extremely hazardous driving conditions on Friday night around Inverurie, Stonehaven, Aberlour, Braemar and parts of Aberdeen. Police said a number of routes in the Grampian area were affected by snow and ice and urged drivers to take extra care when travelling.
Snow clearing was also taking place at Aberdeen Airport. The Grampian force said some of the affected roads had not been gritted and warned drivers to adjust their speed according to conditions.
In the first low level falls of the autumn, flurries have also been seen briefly in areas around Glasgow, Edinburgh and the central belt. An accident has closed the A956 from Charlestown to Aberdeen, in both directions. Police said the A939, which was closed earlier because of snow and ice, has now reopened.
Short showers of sleet and snow are expected to continue until late on Saturday, when the temperature will rise, turning showers into rain.