Police Scotland is advising drivers to TRAVEL WITH CAUTION following a Met. Office Yellow Weather Warning for snow and ice covering much of the mainland.
The areas likely to be affected include the central parts Highland Region, the western areas of Tayside, Central Region, southern and western Fife, Strathclyde, Dumfries and Galloway, Edinburgh and the Lothians, and the Scottish Borders.
Inspector David Hynd said: “Warnings from the Met Office indicate that showers will turn increasingly to snow on higher ground then to lower levels later tonight and on Tuesday morning. Between five cm. and 10 cm. of fresh snow is expected above about 200m with a cover of one cm. to two cm. at lower levels. Drivers should therefore exercise EXTRA CAUTION while this is in force. “If you are travelling you should ensure you and your vehicle are adequately prepared for the conditions making sure you have sufficient fuel and supplies such as warm clothing, food and water in the event you are delayed for several hours. Charge your mobile phone and plan your route as well as alternative routes.
“Listen to media broadcasts especially local radio and Traffic Scotland Radio or visit www.trafficscotland.org. For public transport information visit www.travelinescotland. Follow @policescotland and @trafficscotland on Twitter for regular and up to date travel information.”
John graduated from Telford College in 2010 with an HNC in Practical Journalism and since then he worked for the North Edinburgh News, The Southern Reporter, the Irish News Review and The Edinburgh Reporter. In addition he has been published in the Edinburgh Evening News and the Hibernian FC Programme.
