A SECOND yellow warning for snow has been issued for the Highlands, Western Isles, Argyll, Orkney and Shetland by the Met Office.
The national weather forecaster said there could be possible delays or cancellations to air travel, as well as disruption on the roads.
The warning is in place now until noon on Wednesday.
In a statement, a Met Office spokesperson said to expect frequent snow showers and longer spells of snow.
They said: “Snow showers and ice bringing some difficult driving conditions and localised transport disruption.
“Some roads likely to be affected with longer journey times by road and bus services.”
A yellow warning for ice remains in place for the north of Scotland with parts of the Western Isles, Caithness and Sutherland, and Orkney impacted.
Roads in the Highlands remain closed
The A82 Inverness to Drumnadrochit road has reopened after a clear-up operation on debris from a landslide in the area.
The road between Drumnadrochit and Invermoriston at Achnahannet remains closed.
Due to high winds, drivers using the Kessock Bridge and Dornoch Bridge on the A9 are being asked to use caution.
The A862 Inverness to Beauly road near Achnagairn is partially blocked due to a landslide.
Road users are asked to drive with caution on the route both ways from Brockies Corner to Achnagairn Bridge.
Highland Council said the following roads have re-opened following yesterday’s flooding.
- A884 Carnock to Lochaline Road
- C1156 Torlundy to Camisky Road
- U1072 Lenachan Road
- Diriebught Road
- A884 Carnock to Lochaline Road
- C1156 Torlundy to Camisky Road
- U1072 Leanachan Road
- A832 Moy Bridge (near Marybank) has now re-opened
- B817 Cromarty Firth Port / Shore Road Invergordon
But the following roads remain closed:
- Balloan Road, Inverness
- B852 Dores to Foyers
- B9006 Sunnyside to Croy
- B8006 The Caol floodgates are still closed until the warning is lifted
Police Scotland issued a warning that the River Lochy had broken its banks.
A spokesperson said: “We ask that the public avoid travelling or venturing near waterways as the River Lochy has burst its banks
“The river’s water level has risen significantly and this is set to continue as rain falls this evening into Tuesday morning.
“The area by Black Parks Road, Old Inverlochy Castle and Highland Soap Company are flooded.”
Schools closed in Highlands today
The following schools in the Highlands are closed or opening later today:
Glen Urquhart High School: Closed
Glenurquhart Primary: Closed
Glenurquhart Primary Nursery – GM: Closed
Kilchuimen Academy: Partially closed – opening two hours later
Kilchuimen Primary: Partially closed – opening two hours later
Kilchuimen Primary Nursery: Partially closed – opening two hours later
Schools closed in Moray today
Rosehearty School: Closed to everyone
Schools closed in Shetland today
Schools in the north and west of Shetland are closing their doors early today due to snow and difficult road conditions.
Brae High School: Closing from 12.15pm
Lunnasting Primary: Closing from 12.15pm
Mossbank Primary: Closing early
North Roe Primary: Closing early
Ollaberry Primary: Closing from 12.15pm
Urafirth Primary: Closing from 12.15pm
Whiteness Primary: Closing from 12.15pm
In a statement, posted on the Shetland Islands Council facebook page, they wrote: “Snow has fallen increasingly this morning from the north of Shetland, with heavy snow showers across the North Mainland and North Isles particularly. The Met Office has this morning also extended the current warning for Snow and Ice for the North of Scotland until 12 noon tomorrow.
“Council gritting crews are out, applying winter roads treatment and clearing snow across the roads network where necessary.”
