Police in Highlands ask people to think twice before making a journey as weather warning issued by Met Office

Police are warning drivers that weather warnings for snow and rain remain in place for much for the Highlands from today lasting until Saturday.

Asking people to consider if their journey is necessary, the forces road policing superintendent asked people to delay essential journeys if possible.

Road policing chief superintendent Louise Blakelock said: "Government restrictions on only travelling if your journey is essential remains in place and so with an Amber warning for snow, please consider if your journey really is essential and whether you can delay it until the weather improves.

"If you deem your journey really is essential, plan ahead and make sure you and your vehicle are suitably prepared by having sufficient fuel and supplies such as warm clothing, food, water and charge in your mobile phone in the event you require assistance.

"The Met Office, Traffic Scotland and SEPA websites and social media channels have valuable information about weather disruptions and we would encourage people to check these sites before setting off on their journey."

For more information, visit the Met Office website by clicking here.

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