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Schools Closed as Blizzards Hit Northeast Scotland
20 Nov
Summary
- Over 70 Aberdeenshire schools closed due to heavy snow.
- A90 in Aberdeen shut down by severe wintry weather.
- Scotland prepares for sub-zero temperatures with extensive salt supplies.
Widespread disruption has impacted northeast Scotland as heavy snow led to the closure of over 70 schools in Aberdeenshire. The severe wintry conditions also caused the closure of the A90 in Aberdeen between Cleanhill and Stonehaven Roundabouts, prompting police to advise drivers to avoid the area.
A yellow warning for snow and ice remains active across the region until 21:00, with forecasters predicting temperatures as low as -12C in areas with lingering snow into Friday. This severe weather underscores the preparedness measures taken by Scottish transport operators.
Last week, transport authorities detailed their winter resilience plans, which include stockpiling 497,000 tonnes of salt—exceeding last winter's total usage. Additionally, 240 gritters have been prepared for salt spreading and snow ploughing operations on the trunk road network.
