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Heavy snowfalls have seen dozens of Scottish schools shut and made driving conditions "hazardous" in some areas. Heavy snowfalls have seen dozens of Scottish schools shut and made driving "strongly discouraged" by police.
Dumfries and Galloway has been badly affected, with high winds causing drifting in places. Grampian Police have also warned about drifting snow.Dumfries and Galloway has been badly affected, with high winds causing drifting in places. Grampian Police have also warned about drifting snow.
Some of the worst conditions are in Galloway, particularly the Stewartry.Some of the worst conditions are in Galloway, particularly the Stewartry.
More than 100 schools in Dumfries and Galloway and five in Aberdeenshire are closed. Some others are experiencing problems with pupil transport.More than 100 schools in Dumfries and Galloway and five in Aberdeenshire are closed. 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.
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.
Police said roads in the far west of Dumfries and Galloway, around Wigtownshire, had been badly affected by drifting snow, with up to 10 inches in places. The warning for Dumfries and Galloway on Friday was upgraded to amber level as snow continued to fall.
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 said travel was "strongly discouraged" as poor weather conditions persisted.
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.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.
A number of lorries were also stuck on the A75 near Glenluce.A number of lorries were also stuck on the A75 near Glenluce.
The A709 Dumfries to Lochmaben Road has also been closed due to a three-vehicle collision. Police said there had been many other minor accidents.The A709 Dumfries to Lochmaben Road has also been closed due to a three-vehicle collision. Police said there had been many other minor accidents.
Snow shuts schools and hits roads
All other routes are open but hazardous.All other routes are open but hazardous.
Tayside Police said drifting snow was causing problems.
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.
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 10cm (4in) forecast, even at lower levels. Significant snowfalls are expected on the hills with up to 15cm (6in) forecast, even at lower levels.
Earlier in the week more than 100 schools were shut due to snow and many parts of the country were affected by difficult travel conditions.
It said the public should be aware of the potential for travel disruption.
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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