Strathspey road will stay closed for the weekend through snow drifts
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Highland Council's roads team have confirmed that the B9007 from Dunearn to Carrbridge will stay closed over the weekend due to heavy snow.
This morning's roads condition report, issued at 7.48am, highlights drifts across the Badenoch and Strathspey area, with temperatures staying low.
"All resources are deployed and all routes are being treated.
"More snow and low temperatures are forecast for throughout the day and evening.
"Caution is advised on all roads and footpaths across the area."
On neighbouring stretches the situation remains wintry.
On the Nairn side, there is two to three inches of snow cover on low roads, six to seven inches cover on higher routes. "All resources are out treating all routes including footpaths. Surface water is also affecting roads so drivers are advised to travel with care."
On Inverness routes, another two to three inches of snow cover on low roads is reported, with four to five inches of snow cover on higher routes.
"Gritters are out on all routes blading and treating."
Several schools and nurseries have closed today as a result of the weather but all the strath's are open as normal.
A Met Office Yellow warning for snow and ice remains for much of Highland today.
Information on weather warnings are available on the Met Office website.
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