THE MET Office has a yellow warning in place until 12pm today for Clydebank and said ice will be formed on some surfaces.
Police Scotland have said to travel with caution due to the weather conditions.
🚗❄️Police Scotland Travel Advice –Snow and Ice - Travel With Caution ❄️🚗
— Police Scotland (@policescotland) January 21, 2019
The .@metoffice has issued a Yellow weather warning. Conditions for travel across the majority of the country may be hazardous due to snow and ice and EXTRA CAUTION should be exercised. pic.twitter.com/KanFzDjAh7
Argyll & West Dunbartonshire Police Division said on Facebook: “Parts of Argyll & Bute and West Dunbartonshire are waking up to heavy snowfall and there is already snow or slush on the roads in some areas this morning.
“Please take care as this may cause some difficult driving conditions this morning”
Residents are being advised to plan ahead when travelling and check up-to-date weather and travel reports.
Tips for driving in bad weather conditions have been issued:
- When driving through snow and ice your stopping distances increase 10 times.
- Select second gear when pulling away, easing your foot off the clutch to avoid wheel-spin.
- It is not always obvious that the road is icy - look for clues such as ice on the pavement or on your windscreen. If your tyres are making virtually no noise on the road, it could be a sign that you are driving on ice.
- Do not brake heavily - it will just lock your wheels and you will skid further, consider changing to a lower gear.
- Clear any snow on the roof of your vehicle before your drive off as it can slip down over the windscreen and obscure your view.
- In severe cold or snowy conditions, look out for winter service vehicles spreading salt or using snow ploughs - they will have flashing amber beacons and will be travelling at slower speeds – around 40 mph. Stay well back because salt or spray is thrown across the road. Don’t overtake unless it is safe to do so – there may be uncleared snow on the road ahead.
Visit trafficscotland.org/ for disruption and travelinescotland.com/ for public transport information.
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