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| Rush hour escapes snow disruption | Rush hour escapes snow disruption |
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| Predicted wintry weather has so far failed to cause any major disruption to Scotland's transport network. | Predicted wintry weather has so far failed to cause any major disruption to Scotland's transport network. |
| Heavy snow had been forecast to hit most of Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England during the evening rush hour period. | Heavy snow had been forecast to hit most of Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England during the evening rush hour period. |
| Met Office amber "be prepared" warnings will remain in place until 11:00 on Thursday. | Met Office amber "be prepared" warnings will remain in place until 11:00 on Thursday. |
| More than 5cm (2in) of snow is expected at lower levels with 15cm (6in) over higher ground. | More than 5cm (2in) of snow is expected at lower levels with 15cm (6in) over higher ground. |
| The Met Office said: "The public should be prepared for travel disruption and hazardous driving conditions." | The Met Office said: "The public should be prepared for travel disruption and hazardous driving conditions." |
| There have been reports of heavy snow falling on some sections of the M74, while driving conditions on the M77 between J5 Newton Mearns and J7 Fenwick were said to be difficult, with snow causing slow traffic in both directions. | |
| The southbound lane of the A9 was closed at Crubenmore, near Dalwhinnie, due to a jack-knifed lorry earlier but has since reopened. | The southbound lane of the A9 was closed at Crubenmore, near Dalwhinnie, due to a jack-knifed lorry earlier but has since reopened. |
| Police Scotland has asked drivers to take extra caution across the country, and urged people to make sure their vehicles have enough fuel and are prepared for the snow. | Police Scotland has asked drivers to take extra caution across the country, and urged people to make sure their vehicles have enough fuel and are prepared for the snow. |
| Ch Supt Iain Murray said: "With a substantial risk of disruption to travel during the evening and morning rush hours motorists should consider spreading out or staggering their journeys across the peak periods. | Ch Supt Iain Murray said: "With a substantial risk of disruption to travel during the evening and morning rush hours motorists should consider spreading out or staggering their journeys across the peak periods. |
| "If you do decide to travel, ensure your vehicle is well prepared before setting off; make sure your windscreens are completely free of snow and ice, and your lights are working and clean. | "If you do decide to travel, ensure your vehicle is well prepared before setting off; make sure your windscreens are completely free of snow and ice, and your lights are working and clean. |
| "Road policing crews will be patrolling the road network to keep people safe during this period - please follow our advice to travel with extra caution." | "Road policing crews will be patrolling the road network to keep people safe during this period - please follow our advice to travel with extra caution." |
| Scottish Transport Minister Derek Mackay said he was expecting disruption to the transport network. | Scottish Transport Minister Derek Mackay said he was expecting disruption to the transport network. |
| He added: "Gritters and patrols are out across the day and we have plenty of salt available. | He added: "Gritters and patrols are out across the day and we have plenty of salt available. |
| "The winter control rooms are monitoring conditions 24/7 to ensure that the fleet is treating and patrolling where required but we would ask people to listen to police advice regarding the high risk of disruption." | "The winter control rooms are monitoring conditions 24/7 to ensure that the fleet is treating and patrolling where required but we would ask people to listen to police advice regarding the high risk of disruption." |
| Glasgow Airport said customers should check with their airlines before travelling, while Inverness Airport was closed for a short time on Wednesday morning to allow snow to be cleared from the runway. | Glasgow Airport said customers should check with their airlines before travelling, while Inverness Airport was closed for a short time on Wednesday morning to allow snow to be cleared from the runway. |
| ScotRail currently has no warnings for snow affecting the rail network, and has asked customers to keep checking for updates. | ScotRail currently has no warnings for snow affecting the rail network, and has asked customers to keep checking for updates. |
| Weather forecast | Weather forecast |
| BBC Weather Presenter Christopher Blanchett said: "It will be a cold evening and night with snow showers driving in on a fresh to strong west to north west wind. | BBC Weather Presenter Christopher Blanchett said: "It will be a cold evening and night with snow showers driving in on a fresh to strong west to north west wind. |
| "The showers will be heaviest and most frequent for central and west Scotland - drier towards Aberdeenshire, Angus and the Borders. | "The showers will be heaviest and most frequent for central and west Scotland - drier towards Aberdeenshire, Angus and the Borders. |
| "Where the showers do occur, you can expect difficult conditions on the roads and the potential for disruption to travel. | "Where the showers do occur, you can expect difficult conditions on the roads and the potential for disruption to travel. |
| "Away from the west coast, we're likely to see a widespread frost tonight and the risk of icy stretches on untreated surfaces. Temperatures dip near or below freezing, perhaps -3/-4C in the countryside." | "Away from the west coast, we're likely to see a widespread frost tonight and the risk of icy stretches on untreated surfaces. Temperatures dip near or below freezing, perhaps -3/-4C in the countryside." |
| Check out the latest travel news for Scotland | Check out the latest travel news for Scotland |
| For the latest on the roads visit the BBC's travel news page and keep up to date with incidents and roadworks on the motorways here. | For the latest on the roads visit the BBC's travel news page and keep up to date with incidents and roadworks on the motorways here. |
| Around the country you can check for updates from: | Around the country you can check for updates from: |
| Alternatively, for regular travel bulletins listen live to BBC Radio Scotland and follow @BBCTravelScot. | Alternatively, for regular travel bulletins listen live to BBC Radio Scotland and follow @BBCTravelScot. |
| In times of severe disruption you can also follow the BBC Scotland severe weather Twitter list of key sources. | In times of severe disruption you can also follow the BBC Scotland severe weather Twitter list of key sources. |
| Below are a number of other traffic information sources. | Below are a number of other traffic information sources. |
| Tell us how the snow and wintery conditions have affected you? Share your experiences by emailing haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk. | Tell us how the snow and wintery conditions have affected you? Share your experiences by emailing haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk. |
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