Travel chaos at Scottish ski resorts

Glencoe Mountain Resort and Nevis Range ski centre are reporting full capacity.

Motorists are being urged to turn back if travelling towards the ski centres.

Both centres are experiencing heavy volumes of traffic which is now hampering the efforts of gritters.

Inspector Jen Valentine said: 'We understand that there is currently a 6 mile tailback of traffic heading towards Glencoe.

'Unfortunately drivers have decided to abandon their cars on the approach road as the car park is full, which is obstructing gritter vehicles trying to get through.

'Similarly at Nevis range, cars are also being abandoned on the access road and there is a risk that tailbacks may affect the A82.

'These abandoned cars at both centres are posing a risk so I am urging anyone who has left their car to return and move it. Any cars not moved will be seized.

'It is great that so many people are wanting to take advantage of the good weather and skiing available in our area however, public safety on the roads is crucial and has to be our priority.'