| Police Scotland is reminding people considering heading for Scotland’s ski slopes this weekend that the yellow weather warning is in place, to only travel if necessary, plan ahead and to expect high levels of disruption, following the severe weather experienced this week.
Whilst the heavy fresh snowfall on the slopes is very inviting, it has fallen on the roads too and excessive traffic in these areas will quickly cause roads to become blocked. Snow showers are set to lessen over the next few days but drifting snow will continue to be a problem on many of Scotland’s roads. Superintendent Helen Harrison, Police Scotland, said: “We experienced these issues in areas around Glencoe when the weather was bad in January. People who thought they could take advantage of the snow simply got stuck in their cars, blocking access to the area for local people too.
“Gritters were unable to get through and we had to seize abandoned cars to get the roads clear. “The high risk of disruption is likely to continue with a yellow weather warning across many areas of Scotland for the next few days, so we will be advising drivers to take extra care in these areas. “We understand that people want to make the most of the snow but conditions on the roads, especially on the routes at higher levels remain hazardous and the yellow weather warning does not mean that roads are now clear.  “Some snow showers are set to continue but the main concern remains drifting snow. A yellow warning remains in place and while it does so I would urge people to think carefully before travelling and to consider going to the slopes at places like Glenshee and Glencoe another weekend. A number of the resorts have been closed so if anyone does choose to travel please check ahead, plan carefully and stay on top of weather updates.” |
