'Very cold' overnight temperatures trigger Ross-shire roads' alert

DRIVERS in Ross-shire are being advised to exercise caution on the roads in the area today.

The alert comes after "very cold" overnight temperatures in a number of areas and warnings of a cold snap that wil see prolonged sub-zero celsius temperatures for many people.

Highland Council's morning roads report – collated from information shared by operational staff and intended to give a general indication of typical conditions in each area at a point in time – states that Easter Ross priority routes are being treated today after "very cold" overnight temperatures.

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Maps of the council’s gritting routes by priority and policy are available online at www.highland.gov.uk/gritting.

Easter Ross

07:46am: Very cold but dry overnight. Priority 1 and 2 roads are all good due to high residual salt levels from yesterday. All routes are being treated today but caution is advised on any untreated surfaces.

Badenoch and Strathspey

08:24 - Cold dry conditions. Widespread frost and ice. Treating all routes by priority.

Nairn

08:17am: Cold dry conditions.Frost and ice.Treating all routes by priority.

Caithness

08:22am: White frost with good sparkle in areas. Routes getting treated due to low road surface temperatures this morning. No overnight issues reported.

Sutherland

08:06am: All routes affected by a sharp hoar frost, with some icy stretches. All routes currently being treated in order of priority.No known issues.

Skye and Raasay

08:23am: Frosty morning with road surface temperatures well below zero. Treatment ongoing on Primary and Secondary routes. No issues reported overnight.

Inverness

06:28am: Dry overhead but roads damp and road surface temperatures low. Caution advised on any untreated surfaces this morning. Covering all routes and footpaths as per policy. No known issues.

Lochaber

09:26am: Low road surface temperatures of between -3 to -6°C reported. Some icy patches, damp roads. "Other" Routes now being treated due to temperatures which are not forecast to rise today.

The council stresses its snapshot report "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".

There are currently no Met Office warnings covering the Highlands. Information on weather warnings are available on the Met Office website.

For information on Trunk Roads follow @trafficscotland or visit https://www.traffic.gov.scot/

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