Live: Heavy snowfall across Scotland

Summary

Met Office issues amber warning for snow until 8:00 on Wednesday
Heavy snowfall overnight and through the morning causes transport disruption
Thousands of children enjoy a "snow day" as schools across the country close
Forecasters predict the big chill will last until at least Friday

Live Reporting

Giancarlo Rinaldi and Nichola Rutherford

Motorists in Scottish Borders urged to 'only drive if necessary'published at 17:19 Greenwich Mean Time 16 January 2018
A joint police and council statement in the Scottish Borders has said there are a "number of issues" on various routes in the region.
“We’re working to clear these as soon as possible, however we would appeal to people to only drive if necessary," it said.
Image source, Scottish Borders Council
"Further snow showers are forecast this evening, as well as low temperatures, with a risk of ice. The council’s focus is on ensuring that the primary network is kept open.
“Anyone who does get stuck in snow, or in a queue of traffic on a route affected by snow, is asked to remain in their vehicle.”
Schools update for South Lanarkshirepublished at 17:13 Greenwich Mean Time 16 January 2018
All schools and nurseries in South Lanarkshire are expected to be open tomorrow, despite the amber weather warning.
However, the council said it would continue to assess the situation and give an update on Wednesday morning.
Further updates will be posted to its Twitter @SouthLanCouncil , externaland Facebook pages.
A9 still shut at Thursopublished at 17:08 Greenwich Mean Time 16 January 2018
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Images from Scotland's snow-covered roadspublished at 17:06 Greenwich Mean Time 16 January 2018
BBC Scotland correspondents around the country have been monitoring the impact of the wintry weather on the nation's road network.
Here's a selection of the images they have collected.
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There were difficult driving conditions on the A74(M) near Lockerbie
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There was heavy snowfall on roads in the Scottish Borders
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Look carefully and you will see that a car has mounted this roundabout in Inverness
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Heavy snowfall in the Cairngorms earlier today
A76 remains closed at Kirkconnel following a crashpublished at 17:00 Greenwich Mean Time 16 January 2018
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Snow starting to fall again on the A7published at 16:53 Greenwich Mean Time 16 January 2018
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Your photographs of snow-covered Scotlandpublished at 16:51 Greenwich Mean Time 16 January 2018
Image source, Jaw Watcher/ BBC Weather Watchers
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BBC Weather Watcher Jaw Watcher sent this picture from Clydebank
It's not all travel delays, road accidents and school closures today, a lot of people have been lucky enough to get out and about taking pictures in the snow.
Here's a selection of the best of the photographs which have been shared with BBC Scotland.
Send us your pictures by emailing scotlandpictures@bbc.co.uk or Tweet @BBCScotlandnews.
Heavy snow hitting the A68, A7 and M8published at 16:37 Greenwich Mean Time 16 January 2018
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Advice offered to drivers on roads affected by snow and icepublished at 16:32 Greenwich Mean Time 16 January 2018
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Stornoway buses cancelled due to snow forecastpublished at 16:19 Greenwich Mean Time 16 January 2018
Bus services to and from Stornoway are cancelled after 19:00 tonight, due to the risk posed by ice, snow and freezing temperatures.
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar says earlier bus services are expected to operate but may be subject to disruption or cancellation at short notice.
It has advised the public to travel only if necessary.
Slow progress for traffic in Galashielspublished at 16:08 Greenwich Mean Time 16 January 2018
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News, weather and travel updates on Radio Scotlandpublished at 15:56 Greenwich Mean Time 16 January 2018
Tune in to Radio Scotland for Newsdrive from 16:00 for all the latest information on the snow situation.
News and weather updates along with regular travel bulletins on the way.
Road closures, accidents and delays as snow continuespublished at 15:49 Greenwich Mean Time 16 January 2018
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Heavy snow on the A68 and A7 as amber warning comes into forcepublished at 15:42 Greenwich Mean Time 16 January 2018
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'Heavier and more frequent snow showers in southern Scotland'published at 15:30 Greenwich Mean Time 16 January 2018
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Transport minister: Prepare for difficult driving conditionspublished at 15:18 Greenwich Mean Time 16 January 2018
Transport Minister Humza Yousaf has urged people to allow extra time for their journeys as the weather deteriorates in parts of Scotland this evening.
After the Met Office upgraded its weather warning for snow, he joined Deputy First Minister John Swinney in chairing a meeting of the Scottish government resilience operation.
Mr Yousaf warned that snowfall in parts of south west and central Scotland was likely to lead to further transport disruption.
Winter maintenance fleets were working around the clock, he added.
And he urged people to plan their journeys in advance and to check the most up-to-date information on the Traffic Scotland website, external or its Twitter page, external.
He said: "There may also be an impact on other modes of transport, so if you're planning to travel by rail, ferry or plane, you should check ahead with the operator to find out if the weather conditions have affected your service."
The amber weather warning is in place from 15:00 today until 08:00 tomorrow.
Your pictures: White-out across Scotlandpublished at 15:06 Greenwich Mean Time 16 January 2018
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"Snow day" for about 8,900 children in Highlandspublished at 14:52 Greenwich Mean Time 16 January 2018
Steven McKenzie
BBC Scotland Highlands and Islands reporter
About 8,900 school pupils in the Highlands have missed classes or been sent home early due to snow and ice.
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One of more than 50 primary schools closed in the Highlands today
Dozens of nurseries, primary and secondary schools across the region did not open because of the weather. Other sites closed early.
The situation affected 13 secondary schools, 53 primaries, two special schools and 26 nurseries.
Radar picture shows snow sweeping in across the countrypublished at 14:41 Greenwich Mean Time 16 January 2018
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Snow settles across the rail networkpublished at 14:31 Greenwich Mean Time 16 January 2018
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