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| Snow and wind warning for drivers across Scotland | Snow and wind warning for drivers across Scotland |
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| Snow and strong winds are causing difficult driving conditions across parts of Scotland. | Snow and strong winds are causing difficult driving conditions across parts of Scotland. |
| Several Met Office amber and yellow alerts are in place, warning snowfalls could be heavy with drifting and temporary blizzard conditions. | Several Met Office amber and yellow alerts are in place, warning snowfalls could be heavy with drifting and temporary blizzard conditions. |
| A lorry has overturned on the M74 south of junction 20 in Dumfries and Galloway. | A lorry has overturned on the M74 south of junction 20 in Dumfries and Galloway. |
| Northern Constabulary said a number of roads were affected by snow and ice, particularly in more rural areas. | Northern Constabulary said a number of roads were affected by snow and ice, particularly in more rural areas. |
| Police in Grampian urged drivers to take care on all routes. | |
| Anyone planning on venturing into the hills has been advised to check for risks at the sportscotland Avalanche Information Service website. | Anyone planning on venturing into the hills has been advised to check for risks at the sportscotland Avalanche Information Service website. |
| Transport Minister Keith Brown said difficult driving conditions were expected. | Transport Minister Keith Brown said difficult driving conditions were expected. |
| Mr Brown said the latest Met Office forecast could mean a testing journey for many during rush hour. | Mr Brown said the latest Met Office forecast could mean a testing journey for many during rush hour. |
| He added: "As always we are playing our part by delivering winter service treatments to our roads, but sudden weather changes can occur, and the impact the weather can have from one location to the next can be very varied." | He added: "As always we are playing our part by delivering winter service treatments to our roads, but sudden weather changes can occur, and the impact the weather can have from one location to the next can be very varied." |