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Severe weather warnings have been issued for much of Scotland as the country continues to be hit by gales and snow 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 during the day on Friday.Almost every part of Scotland is expected to experience sleet and snow during the day on Friday.
Forecasters warned motorists to take extra care when travelling.Forecasters warned motorists to take extra care when travelling.
Strong winds have resulted in a trawler running aground off St Kilda and two firemen were injured when a garage partially collapsed near Hamilton.Strong winds have resulted in a trawler running aground off St Kilda and two firemen were injured when a garage partially collapsed near Hamilton.
The 14 crew on board the Spinningdale were rescued after the vessel was stranded 44 miles west of Benbecula.The 14 crew on board the Spinningdale were rescued after the vessel was stranded 44 miles west of Benbecula.
The firemen were hurt after they attended the garage fire at Bothwell, South Lanarkshire, at 0425 GMT on Friday.The firemen were hurt after they attended the garage fire at Bothwell, South Lanarkshire, at 0425 GMT on Friday.
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A Strathclyde Fire and Rescue Service spokesman said strong winds were a contributory factor in the partial collapse of the brick-built structure.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.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.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.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."
'Drifting snow''Drifting snow'
He said winds were due to ease later on Friday, but that this would bring a drop in temperatures.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.
"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."


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