A fresh band of persistent heavy snow is set to sweep across parts of the country for a third day. Drivers have been urged to stay off major roads in southern Scotland and northern England unless absolutely necessary. It is believed to be the first time the "do not travel" warning has been issued since the high winds of January 2013.
A Met Office amber "be prepared" alert is now in place until 05:00 on Thursday. Police Scotland are advising drivers not to use roads in Dumfries and Galloway, East Lothian, Edinburgh, Midlothian, West Lothian, Scottish Borders, East Ayrshire, South Ayrshire, Renfrewshire, South Lanarkshire and North Lanarkshire. Officers have described travel conditions as "extremely dangerous". 'Delaying travel A force statement said: "If you do travel, you will experience delays of several hours or more. "Congestion caused by vehicles may restrict emergency, recovery or winter maintenance vehicles from providing essential assistance or clearing roads. "Drivers of HGVs should drive with extreme caution and be aware that you may be requested to park at a suitable position by the police. "No-one should ever place themselves at risk on the road and it may be worth considering making alternative arrangements such as delaying travel until conditions improve or using public transport."
Transport Scotland urged drivers to avoid a repeat of Tuesday night when many were stuck for up to 11 hours on the M74 in South Lanarkshire and Dumfries and Galloway.
source: www.bbc.com
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