Lecht Road is closed to all traffic following an evening of heavy snowfall. Image: Snow Online.
A north-east road has been shut to all motorists due to heavy snowfall.
The snow gates on the A939 Nairn to Ballater road were closed in the early hours of this morning as weather conditions deteriorated overnight.
Temperatures dropped to below freezing as heavy snow showers covered the area.
This morning, Lecht Road, which leads to the Lecht Ski Centre, remains closed between Tomintoul and Cock Bridge.
Heavy snow showers were recorded in the area in the early hours of this morning, leading to the closure of Lecht Road. Image: Snow Online.
Agencies are continuing to monitor conditions in the north-east, however, it is unclear when the road will reopen.
More snow on the horizon at Lecht
Pictures taken from traffic cameras in the area highlight the volume of snow, which has fallen in the area overnight.
The rural road has been transformed into a winter wonderland, with large amounts of snow on the trees and the ground.
This morning, forecasters are warning of more adverse weather over the next 24 hours, with temperatures set to drop to -8C this evening.
Temperatures are set to drop to -8C this evening as a yellow weather warning for snow and ice comes into force. Image: Snow Online.
A yellow weather warning for snow and ice has been issued for large parts of the north and north-east.
The Met Office predicts snow will fall in the area from 2pm today until 7pm tomorrow evening.
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Snow gates on Lecht Road closed ahead of more showers
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