Drifting snow at Bealach na Ba in Wester Ross as Highland Council monitors roads situation across region

DRIFTING snow in parts of Ross-shire ­— amongst them the notorious Bealach na Ba pass in Wester Ross ­— is being monitored by Highland Council road crews.

In its daily report for conditions on its sprawling roads network, Highland Council states for Lochalsh and Wester Ross: "Strong winds and wintry showers across the area this morning, causing snow to blow particularly on the Bealach causing some drifting. "Coastal low level routes generally wet and very windy. All routes being treated.No issues reported overnight."

The situation in Ross and Cromarty: Sleet and rain falling on cold roads causing difficult conditions throughout the area. Caution advised on any untreated surfaces."

Caithness: Snow cover on all routes. Up to three inches packed snow in parts.Footpaths light cover treatment ongoing and no overnight issues reported.

Lochaber: Action carried out as planned. Wet roads and some snow showers on higher routes. No problems overnight.

Badenoch and Strathspey: Snow across all roads. Roads being treated as necessary.

Nairn: Ice and snow across Nairnshire. Roads being treated as necessary.

Sutherland: Icy stretches with snow cover on higher routes up to 75mm in places. All routes being treated in order of priority. No known problems.

Skye and Raasay: 10grm precautionary treatment to North Skye Primary routes 7 and 10. Positive road temperatures recorded from 06:15. No travel issues to report overnight or for this morning.

Inverness: Low roads icy. 2" snow cover on high roads. Starting to grit all routes and blade where required.

Maps of the Counci's gritting routes by priority and policy are available online at https://www.highland.gov.uk/gritting.

The information provided is a summary of reports from operational staff and is intended to give a general indication of typical conditions in each area at a point in time.

The council states: "It is not intended to imply that any individual route is entirely snow and ice free and drivers must be aware that conditions can change rapidly and make their own assessment of conditions for travelling."

For information on UK Met Office warnings and advice visit: www.metoffice.org.uk

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