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BBC correspondents report on the situation in Scotland, Northern Ireland, and England
Wintry weather is causing hazardous driving conditions across parts of Scotland and has led to more than 100 school closures.
Traffic Scotland said heavy snow was affecting routes in the Highlands, Glasgow and Edinburgh areas, as well as some parts of the M8, M80, M74 and M77.
Met Office amber "be prepared" warnings of heavy snow remain in place.
The warnings, which are due to expire at 11:00, cover much of Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England.
More than 50 schools in Dumfries and Galloway have been closed because of the weather.
Almost 40 schools and nurseries in the Highlands are also shut, with the closures involving more than 5.000 children.
Scottish Borders Council said three of its schools were closed so far and a number of bus services were not running.
Eight schools have been shut in South Lanarkshire, along with two in South Ayrshire.
Flights at Inverness Airport were suspended until 09:00, but it has now reopened.
Drivers across the country woke to find their cars under several inches of snow.
Conditions on the M77 were said to be difficult in many places, with snow causing slow traffic in both directions.
Heavy snow also hit the M8 at Harthill, midway between Glasgow and Edinburgh, areas around Airdrie and Coatbridge, and the M80.
Traffic Scotland issued warnings for motorists on the M80 and in the Edinburgh area.
Transport Minister Derek McKay told the BBC's Good Morning Scotland programme: "There have been a few incidents overnight but they've been cleared and the traffic systems have still been working well.
"Even at the moment, during typical peak hour traffic, the road network is still flowing fairly well.
"There is one issue at the M8 plantation eastbound but it's still passable with care, and I think we've prepared very well for the weather and the snow.
"With 180-plus gritters out, we've worked very hard to prepare the roads for these conditions."
Ch Supt Iain Murray, from Police Scotland, urged motorists to carefully plan their journeys and said localised conditions could make driving difficult.
He said drivers should consider spreading out or staggering their journeys across the peak period.
"If you do decide to travel, ensure your vehicle is well prepared before setting off; make sure your windscreens are completely free of snow and ice, and your lights are working and clean," he said.
"Road policing crews will be patrolling the road network to keep people safe during this period - please follow our advice to travel with extra caution."
BBC weather forecaster Darren Bett said icy conditions were expected to follow the snow later on Thursday.
He said: "Tonight ice is going to be more of a concern.
"We have a band of wetter weather moving down from the north later in the evening. Overnight most of it will fall as rain, but snow on the highest ground.
"But there will be breaks in the cloud and skies will clear again, so tricky for the gritters tonight and tricky for anyone on the roads."
On Wednesday, a missing woman was found after a three-hour search in blizzard conditions in the Scottish Borders.
The Tweed Valley Mountain Rescue Team was called out at 17:00 on Wednesday to help in the search for the woman in the Innerleithen area.
Despite the atrocious conditions, a Royal Navy Seaking helicopter from HMS Gannet was also scrambled and used its infrared camera to assist in the search.
The woman, who was unconscious, was eventually found by a search and rescue dog about 10 metres off a forest track and airlifted to hospital.
More than 5cm (2in) of snow was expected at lower levels with 15cm (6in) over higher ground across much of Scotland, although the north east of the country is expected to escape the worst of the weather.
The Met Office said: "The public should be prepared for travel disruption and hazardous driving conditions."
Check out the latest travel news for Scotland
For the latest on the roads visit the BBC's travel news page and keep up to date with incidents and roadworks on the motorways here.
Around the country you can check for updates from:
Alternatively, for regular travel bulletins listen live to BBC Radio Scotland and follow @BBCTravelScot.
In times of severe disruption you can also follow the BBC Scotland severe weather Twitter list of key sources.
Below are a number of other traffic information sources.
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