Severe Weather Warning Heavy Snow seiten=3 abk=warning

For the following areas
- Highland (Severe)

Issued by the Met Office at 21:47 on Thursday, 06th January 2011
Valid from 06:00 on Friday, 07th January 2011 until 21:00 on Friday, 07th January 2011

Snow showers will become heavier and more prolonged on Friday across much of Highland to the north and west of the Great Glen. Fresh accumulations of 5 to 10cm are expected, mainly away from the West Coast, with as much as 20cm on hill roads in the Northwest where the snow will drift for a time in the strong southwesterly winds. Along the West Coast, the showers will turn to rain or sleet for a time. The public are advised to take extra care and refer to "Traffic Scotland" for further advice on road conditions.