Snow has hit Courier Country with adverse weather expected to last for the rest of the week.
Several schools in Perth and Kinross were closed on Tuesday with motorists reporting tricky driving conditions early in the morning on the M90 Inverkeithing to Perth motorway at Kelty, Fife.
The Met Office issued a yellow ‘be aware’ weather warning at 6pm on Monday, with many residents waking up to icy conditions this morning.
Heavy snow showers also hit Dundee, and the Met Office now expects the winter weather to endure locally until Friday.
Perth and Kinross Council confirmed Glenlyon Primary School, Kinloch Rannoch Primary School Nursery and Kenmore Primary Schools are all closed because of the weather.
Kinloch Rannoch Primary School is open to local pupils only.
The A9 Perth to Inverness road was closed at Dalwhinnie for two and a half hours following an accident involving a jackknifed lorry. The incident took place at around 5.55pm with the road re-opening at 8.30am.
Elsewhere a woman was trapped in a 4×4 after it skidded off of the A85 near Crieff, while a spate of crashes caused by the weather took place across Fife.
However, the snow has proved to be a bonus for Glenshee Ski Centre with the site hoping the wintry weather continues for several days.
The Met Office has issued a fresh weather warning, stating colder air is spreading across the country, with the “potential” for some disruptive snow across many parts, as well as additional hazards of ice, strong winds and lightning.
Traffic Scotland has said it had 148 gritters out on the roads overnight to cope with the expected snowfalls across the country.
Meanwhile, Police Scotland has appealed for information following a two-vehicle collision that took place on the A9 Perth to Inverness road near to Dalnaspidal on Monday around 12.55pm.
The incident involved a blue Toyota Hilux and a red Vauxhall Viva.
A police spokesperson said: “As part of on-going inquiries, anyone who witnessed the collision who has not been in touch, particularly to the driving of either vehicle prior to the collision, is urged to contact the police on 101.”
Police Scotland has also warned drivers across Dumfries and Galloway, the western region of the Scottish Borders, West Lothian, Falkirk, North Lanarkshire, South Lanarkshire, Glasgow, East Renfrewshire, East Ayrshire and South Ayrshire of “extremely poor” weather which is likely to cause disruptions on roads.
Locals in Pertshire, Fife and parts of Tayside were also warned of “hazardous” driving conditions.
Police Scotland’s head of road policing Chief Superintendent Stewart Carle said: “Winter driving is a question of common sense and drivers should ask themselves if they really need to travel when conditions are poor.
“No-one should ever place themselves at risk on the road and it may be worth considering postponing your journey or making alternative arrangements such as delaying travel until conditions improve or using public transport.
“If you are travelling on the roads 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 visit the Traffic Scotland website.”
