STORM IMPACT: Thousands still without power across Scotland as police issue alert over travel and fallen trees with new Met Office ice alert piling on the misery
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POLICE have issued an appeal to members of the public considering travelling and to those seeking to report fallen trees in the wake of Storm Arwen.
Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) this afternoon reported staff were facing 300 high voltage faults caused by 90mph gusts, with up to 60,000 customers still without power.
Many parts of Scotland, but the east coast in particular, have suffered storm damage from fallen trees and travel disruption as a result of the high winds.
Police Scotland's Highlands and Islands division said officers across the north have been working with partners today following the adverse weather.
A Met Office weather warning for icy conditions kicked in this evening, running in to Sunday morning.
Police said: "A significant number of roads continue to be affected and if you are considering travelling, please consult your travel provider and Traffic Scotland for a full list of current road incidents."
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They added: "We are also aware of a number of homes without power, particularly across Aberdeenshire, Angus, Perthshire and the Moray Coast. Please refer to Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks or your electricity provider for more information."
With a new weather warning in place, people have been advised to check weather forecasts in their area via the Met Office.
Police are advising members of the public that if they come across a fallen tree or a road blocked by debris, to call their local council’s roads team.
They added: "Our control rooms continue to experience high demand. If your call does not require police attendance then please contact the most relevant agency such as your local authority or energy network provider.
"If your call requires police attendance then please call 101 for non-emergency situations or 999 in an emergency."
The fire service said earlier it had witnessed almost triple the number of calls it would normally have expected.
The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for ice extending across much of the Highlands.
It forecasts for Ross-shire a cold night with icy stretches likely to form quickly on Saturday evening.
It warns of some injuries from slips and falls on icy surfaces and icy patches on some untreated roads, pavements and cycle paths.
Some roads and railways may be affected with longer journey times by road, bus and train services and people are advised to check before travel.
