Forecasters issue amber alert of heavy snowfalls in southern Scotland – BBC News, BBC News
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Image copyright Lowther Hills Ski Club Image caption There has already been snowfall in the village of Leadhills in South Lanarkshire
An amber weather warning of heavy snow showers has been issued across southern Scotland.
The Met Office alert is in place from : (to 90: 10 over much of Dumfries and Galloway, the Borders and into South Lanarkshire and East Ayrshire.
Snow showers were expected to become “frequent and heavy” with up to (cm (4in) expected in a few hours.
Strong winds – gusting to over 90 mph – were forecast to lead to “blizzard conditions” at times.
Image copyright Met Office Image caption Parts of Dumfries and Galloway and the Borders are covered by the alert Image copyright Amey Image caption Gritters have been out before the worst conditions hit
The Met Office said travel delays were “likely” with the possibility of vehicles and passengers becoming stranded.
It also warned of potential rail cancellations and said there was a “good chance” some rural communities could become cut off.
It said power cuts were likely and mobile phone coverage could be affected.
Dumfries and Galloway Council said a multi-agency meeting had been arranged ahead of the weather warning.
It said it was monitoring the situation and would issue any updates “as appropriate”.
A further weather warning – yellow this time – has been issued for rain across much of southern Scotland on Friday.
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