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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 have been causing difficult driving conditions across parts of Scotland.
Several Met Office href="http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/warnings/#?tab=map" title="Link to Met Office warnings" >amber and yellow alerts are in place, warning snowfalls could be heavy with drifting and temporary blizzard conditions. Several Met Office alert were put in place for Tuesday, warning snowfalls could be heavy with drifting and temporary blizzard conditions.
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.
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.
A spokesman for Dumfries and Galloway Constabulary: said "Most roads are currently covered with 2 or 3 inches of snow on top of previous freezing conditions." A spokesman for Dumfries and Galloway Constabulary said: "Most roads are currently covered with 2 or 3 inches of snow on top of previous freezing conditions."
Police in Grampian urged drivers to take care on all routes. href="http://info.dumgal.gov.uk/esc" >A total of 22 schools in the region, mainly in the north and east, have closed for the day.
The Dumfries campus of Dumfries and Galloway College was also shut due to the weather conditions.
Police in Grampian urged drivers to take care on all routes, due to some "hazardous" driving conditions, and some roads were closed.
The Met Office said snowfalls through until Tuesday afternoon could reach up to 20cm on higher ground, with wind reaching up to 60mph.
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: "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."
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."