Storm Bert is causing travel chaos across Scotland with snow closing roads and strong winds and rain expected to bring further disruption and potential flooding. An amber alert for heavy snow and ice is in force for parts of the country, with up to 40cm of snow forecast on higher ground.
Storm Bert has begun to make an impact with snow closing Scots roads and strong rains and winds expected to cause further travel disruption and potential flooding.
Perth and Kinross Council was forced to cancel its annual Perth Christmas lights switch-on event over safety and travel concerns. Met Office meteorologist Aidan McGivern said the storm's arrival was following a "relatively quiet" night on Friday with temperatures at around minus 4C across parts of Scotland and minus 1C in eastern England.
"You can expect blizzards over hills across northern England and Scotland, atrocious conditions for travelling and going over the hills and also the risk of power interruptions because of snow build up on power lines.He said temperatures will rise quickly as the storm brings with it milder air from the Atlantic, resulting in a "rapid thaw" by the afternoon.
In Scotland, there will be speed restrictions on the West Highland Line, Highland Mainline, Stranraer line, Glasgow South Western Line, Far North Line, and West Coast Mainline between Carstairs and the border. “When driving on ice and snow, keep well back from the road user in front. Stopping distances can be up to ten times greater than on dry roads.
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