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Severe weather warnings have been issued for much of Scotland as the country braces itself for further gales and blizzards. Severe weather warnings have been issued for much of Scotland as the country continues to be hit by gales and snow blizzards.
Almost every part of Scotland is expected to experience sleet and snow overnight and on Friday, with the Highlands particularly badly hit. Almost every part of Scotland is expected to experience sleet and snow during the day on Friday.
Forecasters warned motorists are likely to face treacherous driving conditions. Forecasters warned motorists to take extra care when travelling.
Ferry passengers also face further disruption, with many services cancelled. Strong winds have resulted in a trawler running aground off St Kilda and two firemen were injured when a garage partially collapsed near Hamilton.
Police warned that the weather is likely to get worse overnight, and advised people to take extra care when travelling. The 14 crew on board the Spinningdale were rescued after the vessel was stranded 44 miles west of Benbecula.
All of Scotland is going to see some snow at some point Rob HutchinsonMeteoGroup The firemen were hurt after they attended the garage fire at Bothwell, South Lanarkshire, at 0425 GMT on Friday.
All of Scotland is going to see some snow at some point Rob HutchinsonMeteoGroup BBC Weather service
A Strathclyde Fire and Rescue Service spokesman said strong winds were a contributory factor in the partial collapse of the brick-built structure.
Ferry and air passengers are also facing further disruption, with many services expected to be cancelled.
Blizzard conditions on the A9 have resulted in the snow gates being closed at Blair Atholl and Drumochter and the A93 is closed at Spittal of Glenshee.
The Erskine and Skye Bridges are closed to high-sided vehicles and there are speed restrictions on the Forth and the Tay Road Bridges.
Rob Hutchinson, a forecaster with MeteoGroup, said conditions in the Highlands were likely to be "atrocious."Rob Hutchinson, a forecaster with MeteoGroup, said conditions in the Highlands were likely to be "atrocious."
He said winds were likely to ease later on Friday, but that this would bring a drop in temperatures. 'Drifting snow'
He said winds were due to ease later on Friday, but that this would bring a drop in temperatures.
Mr Hutchinson added: "There is a low pressure system sitting just to the north of Scotland that will move into the North Sea, and this will bring some very strong winds.Mr Hutchinson added: "There is a low pressure system sitting just to the north of Scotland that will move into the North Sea, and this will bring some very strong winds.
"There will be strong winds overnight tonight, and all of Scotland is going to see some snow at some point. "All of Scotland is going to see some snow at some point.
"The very worst conditions will be in north Scotland. In the Highlands there will be drifting snow and blizzards, and atrocious conditions.""The very worst conditions will be in north Scotland. In the Highlands there will be drifting snow and blizzards, and atrocious conditions."
The weather caused problems across the country on Thursday.
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The Forth Road Bridge was closed to northbound traffic after a lorry overturned in high winds, though it later reopened to cars only. If you want to send your picture from your mobile phone, email them to newsonlinescotland@bbc.co.uk. You can send them from any network or phone. Please send the large full size images (usually 640x480 pixels) taken by the mobiles otherwise they are too small to publish.
Gusts of 75mph were recorded in Campbeltown in Argyll, while 55mph gusts hit Glasgow Airport. Please ensure when filming or photographing that you make your safety and the safety of others a priority.
In the south west, fallen trees led to road closures and blocked a number of minor roads.
Around Aberdeenshire, police warned that heavy snows, fallen trees, and a number of other minor incidents were causing problems for motorists.
Caledonian MacBrayne said that only two out of 24 of its boats were sailing at any one time on Thursday due to the bad weather conditions.