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Snow warning for parts of Scotland Snow warning for parts of Scotland
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Heavy snow showers and gale force winds are expected to cause problems in parts of eastern, central and southern Scotland on Tuesday.Heavy snow showers and gale force winds are expected to cause problems in parts of eastern, central and southern Scotland on Tuesday.
The Met Office has issued amber alerts for areas of Grampian, Central, Tayside and Fife, Strathclyde, South West Scotland and Lothian and Borders.The Met Office has issued amber alerts for areas of Grampian, Central, Tayside and Fife, Strathclyde, South West Scotland and Lothian and Borders.
Drivers have been urged to take care, with disruption to transport and power supplies a possibility.Drivers have been urged to take care, with disruption to transport and power supplies a possibility.
Blizzards and snow drifting up to 25cm could also be seen over higher ground.Blizzards and snow drifting up to 25cm could also be seen over higher ground.
Snowfalls are expected further west and across the Highlands, but these should be less severe than in eastern areas.Snowfalls are expected further west and across the Highlands, but these should be less severe than in eastern areas.
The amber alert comes into force overnight and lasts through until 18:00 on Tuesday.The amber alert comes into force overnight and lasts through until 18:00 on Tuesday.
In the Scottish Borders a number of schools will be closed and there will be no school transport.In the Scottish Borders a number of schools will be closed and there will be no school transport.
At about 20:30 on Monday there was a four-vehicle accident on the M8 motorway, near the Shotts junction on the eastbound carriageway.
Strathclyde Police said snow and ice were to blame. No one was injured.
Drifting
The Met Office said: "Five to 10cm is widely expected at low levels in the amber warning area, with 15 to 25cm possible over upland areas.The Met Office said: "Five to 10cm is widely expected at low levels in the amber warning area, with 15 to 25cm possible over upland areas.
"Strong to gale force easterly winds will drift the snow, especially over high ground where blizzard conditions are expected and could cause further problems in terms of snow clearance."Strong to gale force easterly winds will drift the snow, especially over high ground where blizzard conditions are expected and could cause further problems in terms of snow clearance.
"Icy stretches will also develop, especially over upland areas, adding to the hazardous conditions.""Icy stretches will also develop, especially over upland areas, adding to the hazardous conditions."
Tayside Police urged drivers to be prepared for a combination of snow, strong winds, and sub zero temperatures.Tayside Police urged drivers to be prepared for a combination of snow, strong winds, and sub zero temperatures.
"Weather conditions are set to deteriorate across Tayside region with rain, sleet and snow, as well as driving winds forecast to last well into Tuesday," a spokesman added."Weather conditions are set to deteriorate across Tayside region with rain, sleet and snow, as well as driving winds forecast to last well into Tuesday," a spokesman added.
Aberdeen City Council said: "Members of the public are advised to allow extra time for their journeys tomorrow morning, dress appropriately for the conditions, and to take extra care when out and about as untreated surfaces may be icy."Aberdeen City Council said: "Members of the public are advised to allow extra time for their journeys tomorrow morning, dress appropriately for the conditions, and to take extra care when out and about as untreated surfaces may be icy."
Transport Scotland said its Multi-Agency Response Team was in operation and urged people to pay attention to travel updates.Transport Scotland said its Multi-Agency Response Team was in operation and urged people to pay attention to travel updates.
Transport Minister Keith Brown said: "The next 24-48 hours look set to be challenging for our transport networks, commuters and the public.Transport Minister Keith Brown said: "The next 24-48 hours look set to be challenging for our transport networks, commuters and the public.
"We are already doing all we can to ensure Scotland is prepared for disruption.""We are already doing all we can to ensure Scotland is prepared for disruption."
He added that to date this year, more salt had been used than last winter and new stocks were being delivered regularly.He added that to date this year, more salt had been used than last winter and new stocks were being delivered regularly.