Ministers have again heard from police, local authorities, utilities companies and other bodies as the Scottish government’s resilience room discussed the response to the severe weather.
Justice Secretary Angela Constance, who chaired the meeting, said “significant efforts” continue to clear local roads and rail, and that gritters, snow ploughs and blowers had been out “around the clock”.
She said: “There are yellow weather warnings in place overnight for most of Scotland, and with Storm Goretti set to affect other parts of the UK and a cold but still unpredictable weather picture for Scotland over the weekend, it is clear that impacts will continue to be felt in the coming days.
“I would encourage everyone to plan ahead and check the range of weather and travel advice available.”
Constance also urged anyone who was isolated by the snow to seek help from their local authority, health boards or public services.
