Police Scotland Travel Advice - High Risk of Disruption

The Met Office has issued an AMBER Weather warning for SNOW

AMBER Warning One
There may be a HIGH RISK OF DISRUPTION for road users in the following areas:

• Central, Tayside and Fife (Angus, Perth and Kinross)
• Grampian (Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Moray)
• Highlands & Eilean Siar (Highland)
• Orkney and Shetland (Shetland Islands from 0000 - 1200 hours Saturday 3rd January)

The AMBER warning is effective from 1200 hours on Friday 2nd January to 1200 hours on Saturday 3rd January. 
The full Met Office warning can be accessed via this link – UK weather warnings - Met Office

Details:
Heavy snow showers will become more frequent and may merge to give longer spells of snow at times. The area and period covered by this warning are when the heaviest and most disruptive snow is thought most likely during the current cold spell, with existing yellow warnings cover a wider area and a longer period.

Further accumulations of 10-20cm are likely at low levels with 30-40cm possible on high ground. Windy conditions will also result in some drifting of snow and temporary blizzard conditions.

General advice for road users
Plan ahead and avoid unnecessary travel.
All road users should consider if they really need to travel during adverse weather.
Consider delaying travel until conditions improve.
If you are travelling on the roads, prepare yourself and your vehicle for the conditions.
Ensure your mobile phone is charged and plan your journey, including an alternative route.
Have sufficient fuel, warm clothing, food and water in case you’re delayed.
Do not ignore road closure signs – they are for your safety.
Congestion caused by vehicles may restrict emergency services and recovery vehicles from providing essential assistance.
Listen to media broadcasts, including radio, for updates Traffic Scotland radio player | Traffic Scotland or visit Traffic Scotland | Trunk road traffic updates & route planner
Follow your local authority for the latest updates in your area via Facebook, Twitter/X or their website.
Other information can be found on the Met Office, Ready Scot. For public transport information visit www.travelinescotland.
Follow @policescotland and @trafficscotland on Twitter/X for up-to-date travel information.

Snow/Ice
Keep well back from the road user in front. Stopping distances can be up to 10x greater than on dry roads. 
Check your windscreen washer levels and effectiveness of wiper blades.
Check your vehicle’s lights. You must ensure your lights are clean and number plates are clearly visible.
Ensure your windows are completely clear before driving. Failure to do so can result in a fine.