Police issue warning as Tayside road is hit by snow

Police have issued a warning to motorists after heavy snowfall hit a Tayside route.

The A93 Braemar to Perth road is being affected by wintry conditions at the Spittal of Glenshee.

It comes as the Met Office issued a fresh yellow warning for ice in Tayside and Grampian from Tuesday night into Wednesday.

About 1in of snow could also land on ground above 656ft, with flurries also possible at lower levels.

Temperatures may drop to as low as -10C in the most remote parts of Scotland on Thursday.

A Police Scotland statement said: “Police Scotland advising of poor road conditions due to snow on A93 in the area of Spittal of Glenshee ski centre.

“Aberdeenshire Council have been advised and gritters have been dispatched. Motorists are advised to take care in that area.”

A Met Office’s chief forecaster added: “The extent of ice will vary across the area with inland areas most prone whilst coastal areas exposed to the northerly winds are less likely to be affected.

“One or two centimetres of snow may accumulate above about 200m (656ft) with temporary deposits at lower levels, mainly late in the night.”