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Heavy snowfalls in parts of Scotland have seen dozens of schools shut and left thousands of homes without power.Heavy snowfalls in parts of Scotland have seen dozens of schools shut and left thousands of homes without power.
Many roads have been closed or blocked with drivers in Dumfries and Galloway advised not to travel.Many roads have been closed or blocked with drivers in Dumfries and Galloway advised not to travel.
In Argyll, 10,000 households have been without electricity, including the whole of Arran, with about 2,000 more affected in south west Scotland. In Argyll, 10,000 households have been without electricity, as is the whole of Arran, with about 2,000 more affected in south west Scotland.
More than 100 schools in Dumfries and Galloway and five in Aberdeenshire are closed.More than 100 schools in Dumfries and Galloway and five in Aberdeenshire are closed.
Some others are experiencing problems with pupil transport.Some others are experiencing problems with pupil transport.
Accidents were reported around the country and a school bus came off the road between Killearn and Balfron in Stirlingshire but nobody was injured in the incident.Accidents were reported around the country and a school bus came off the road between Killearn and Balfron in Stirlingshire but nobody was injured in the incident.
The Met Office has put out a renewed warning of snow for eastern and south west Scotland which lasts until Saturday.The Met Office has put out a renewed warning of snow for eastern and south west Scotland which lasts until Saturday.
The warning for Dumfries and Galloway on Friday was upgraded to amber level as snow continued to fall.The warning for Dumfries and Galloway on Friday was upgraded to amber level as snow continued to fall.
Non-essential staff at Dumfries and Galloway Council were advised to leave their place of work and return home.Non-essential staff at Dumfries and Galloway Council were advised to leave their place of work and return home.
Police said roads in the far west of the region, around Wigtownshire, had been badly affected by drifting snow, with up to 10 inches in places.Police said roads in the far west of the region, around Wigtownshire, had been badly affected by drifting snow, with up to 10 inches in places.
They advised drivers not to travel.They advised drivers not to travel.
The A77 between Stranraer and Portpatrick has been closed, along with the A711 Dalbeattie to Dumfries Road, at an area known locally as Longwood, where two HGVs were stranded. Many routes across the region were shut by the snow.
A number of lorries were also stuck on the A75 near Glenluce.
Many minor routes were shut by the snow.
All other routes are open but hazardous.All other routes are open but hazardous.
Northern Constabulary said the A9 was closed and the road blocked due to high winds and snow.Northern Constabulary said the A9 was closed and the road blocked due to high winds and snow.
The snow gates were also shut at Ralia and south of Dalwhinnie.The snow gates were also shut at Ralia and south of Dalwhinnie.
In the Borders there were closures on the B6362 Lauder to Stow, the B6368 Gilston road and the C98 north of Longformacus.In the Borders there were closures on the B6362 Lauder to Stow, the B6368 Gilston road and the C98 north of Longformacus.
Tayside Police also said drifting snow was causing problems.Tayside Police also said drifting snow was causing problems.
In Angus, motorists were advised to avoid the Wellbank and Craichie areas.In Angus, motorists were advised to avoid the Wellbank and Craichie areas.
Road closures were in place on the B9128 Forfar to Arbroath Road, B978 Kellas to Kirbuddo Road and all unclassified roads within the area.Road closures were in place on the B9128 Forfar to Arbroath Road, B978 Kellas to Kirbuddo Road and all unclassified roads within the area.
Perthshire road closures included the A93 Spittal of Glenshee, and the unclassified Knapp to Abernyte road, Woodside to Abernyte road and Abernethy to Strathmiglo road.Perthshire road closures included the A93 Spittal of Glenshee, and the unclassified Knapp to Abernyte road, Woodside to Abernyte road and Abernethy to Strathmiglo road.
An initial Met Office warning, which started on Thursday night, covers eastern parts of Scotland but extends to cover southern regions on Friday and Saturday.An initial Met Office warning, which started on Thursday night, covers eastern parts of Scotland but extends to cover southern regions on Friday and Saturday.
Significant snowfalls are expected on the hills with up to 15cm (6in) forecast, even at lower levels.Significant snowfalls are expected on the hills with up to 15cm (6in) forecast, even at lower levels.
Transport Scotland also urged fans travelling to the World Cup qualifier between Scotland and Wales at Glasgow's Hampden stadium on Friday night to plan ahead.Transport Scotland also urged fans travelling to the World Cup qualifier between Scotland and Wales at Glasgow's Hampden stadium on Friday night to plan ahead.
"With Scotland's big match against Wales looming we want to make sure we give supporters as much information as possible to ensure all the drama is on the park and not on the transport network," a spokeswoman said."With Scotland's big match against Wales looming we want to make sure we give supporters as much information as possible to ensure all the drama is on the park and not on the transport network," a spokeswoman said.
The Met Office weather warnings are valid until midnight on Saturday.The Met Office weather warnings are valid until midnight on Saturday.
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