Snow chaos across Glasgow and the West

The weather conditions are making it tricky as people make the journey to work and school.

Author: Callum McQuadePublished 7th Jan 2022
Last updated 7th Jan 2022

Snowfall is causing disruption across Glasgow and the West this morning with a 30mph speed limit across the whole of the M8 because of the poor weather.

Roads across Glasgow and Lanarkshire are at a complete standstills and some drivers have abandoned their vehicles.

The snow is several inches deep in this garden in Lanarkshire.

Des told Clyde 1: "I passed about 12 smashes from Tollcross all the way through to Uddingston on the roads.

"I have been working since half past 1 this morning and I have not seen a single gritter on the roads."

There are also tailbacks on the M8.

Paul told us: "At the on slip to the M8 at Springburn Road there is a van stuck on the on ramp and trucks cannot get by and people are being diverted until it gets moved."

The Met Office warning is in force until midday on Friday and covers Central Scotland, Tayside and Fife, south-west Scotland, Lothian and Borders, Strathclyde, Grampian and the Highlands.

It warns of a risk of icy patches on some untreated roads, pavements and cycle paths, and says that snow showers are likely.

The warning states: "Winds will be gusty around heavier showers and there is also a risk of lightning strikes from isolated thunderstorms in some coastal districts."

South Lanarkshire Council has confirmed some schools will be opening later this morning.

Police in East Dunbartonshire tweeted: "Please take care if you need to head out in your car this morning.

"There are a number of vehicles abandoned throughout East Dunbartonshire due to the weather.

"Stay at home if you can, and travel later once the roads are a bit clearer."

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