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Snow in Scotland: plea made for military to intervene as drivers in dozens of towns told not to drive - Scottish Daily Express

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    65% ReliableAverage

  • Policy Leaning

    -30% Somewhat Left

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Contributing sentiments towards policy:

57% : The amber alert will last from 11am until 7pm on Tuesday, January 6, but yellow warnings for snow and ice covering the whole of northern Scotland will remain in place until 11.59pm.
56% : " Scottish Ministers met police, local authorities, utilities companies and other bodies on Monday to discuss recovery efforts and to prepare for further snow and ice warnings.
51% : Likewise, many schools are closed today but remote learning is in place for young people while contingency plans are in place for affected health and social care services.
49% : Another yellow warning for snow and ice in the southern half of the country expires at 11am on Tuesday.
37% : Even further south, the cold weather was having an impact with the Glasgow Subway suspended on Tuesday morning after ice on the third rail caused a power failure.
37% : Assistant Chief Constable Alan Waddell, of Police Scotland, said: "The forecasted heavy snow showers and ice means driving conditions are likely to be hazardous in some areas.

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