Snow and ice warning for West Lothian

An Amber "be prepared" warning is in place for much of the region

Published 19th Jan 2018

A fresh amber be prepared'' warning of snow and ice has been issued for parts of West Lothian.

Forecasters warn that delays on the roads are possible, while vehicles may become stranded in some places.

A less severe yellow "be aware" warning covers a wider area in Edinburgh, the Lothians, Falkirk and parts of Fife.

It's valid until 10pm.

Police Scotland warned there is a high risk'' of disruption and urged people to drive to the conditions.

Superintendent Louise Blakelock, of Police Scotland's Road Policing department, said: We've been working closely with our colleagues at Transport Scotland, the Met Office and local councils to assess the conditions.

Therefore, for the duration of this updated warning, there is a high risk of disruption for road journeys and there is a high likelihood of the conditions for travel being very poor.

Those heading out on the roads should be aware of these risks - ensure you have a fully charged phone, warm clothing, and leave extra time for your journey.

Drive to the road conditions and make sure you check the most up-to-date information from Traffic Scotland and the Met Office before heading out. Our priority is to ensure the public are safe.''

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon urged people to be careful, tweeting: Travel conditions likely to be difficult so please take care, follow advice @trafficscotland - and only travel if you have to.''