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April snow covers A93 near Braemar as A9 drivers warned over travel

Major roads in the region have been affected.

Wintery picture in Carr Bridge.
It was snowing on the A9 at Carr Bridge, as drivers were sked to take care on the roads. Image: Sandy McCook/DC Thomson.

April snow has fallen across parts of the Highlands and Aberdeenshire, bringing travel disruption to many.

Snow is affecting travel on the A9 while heavy snow has fallen between Braemar and Glenshee on the A93.

Snow gates on the A93 are expected to be closed imminently.

The village of Carr Bridge in the snow.
The village of Carr Bridge in the snow. Image: Sandy McCook/ DC Thomson.

Trunk road contractor BEAR Scotland said it was busy clearing roads.

On the A9 at Drumochter, the contractor said it had cleared the road and the layby.

A fleet of gritters are working along the A9 to try to keep it clear for motorists.

The snow was expected as part of a yellow weather warning issued by the Met Office.

People in Braemar have woken to a snowy morning.
People in Braemar and Glenshee have woken to a snowy warning. Image: snowgategatecameras.co.uk

There has also been heavy snow on the A889 in Dalwhinnie, where drivers are asked to pass with caution.

The A87 at Invergarry was gritted this morning, and operators remain in the area.

Wintery scenes from Carr Bridge.
Wintry scenes from Carr Bridge and the A9 at Slochd as snow blankets parts of the Highlands. Image: Sandy McCook/ DC Thomson.

The 11th storm of the 2023/24 season, she has been named Kathleen.

The ice and snow is expected to continue into Saturday.

The Met Office said that winter storms are likely to miss the majority of the north of Scotland tomorrow.

As for what the weather will be like this weekend.

A Met Office spokeswoman said: “Scotland will see the influence of Storm Kathleen, with the warning area covering much of southern Scotland on Saturday.

“Winds in Scotland will increase through Saturday with southwestern coasts most likely to see the peak gusts, possible in excess of 60mph in a few spots.

“Further north will still have a windy day, with some associated rain, but impacts aren’t likely to be as keenly felt.”

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