Severe weather update

This page is only updated when our Emergency Control Centre is in operation.

Please visit the Met Office website for information on weather warnings.

Our winter response

Lots of winter weather information, including on how we deal with winter weather and our gritting priorities, can be found on our website.

Advice on how to deal with the cold, snow and ice can be found on the Ready Scotland website.

Please check these pages and the associated FAQs before you contact us.

Roads information

We have no reports of any local roads impacted by the weather at this time.

The latest national roads and travel information can be found on the Traffic Scotland website.

Travel advice

Police Scotland have issued the following travel advice to road users:

  • HGV and bus drivers should drive with extreme caution and be aware you may be asked to park at a suitable position by the police.
  • Drivers of vehicles vulnerable to being blown over should plan their route to avoid exposed areas or consider cancelling your journey until conditions improve.
  • Cyclists, motorcyclists and pedestrians should consider the risk of being blown over or into the path of other road users.

General police travel advice

  • Plan ahead and avoid unnecessary travel.
  • All road users should consider if they really need to travel during adverse weather.
  • Consider delaying travel until conditions improve.
  • If you are travelling on the roads, prepare yourself and your vehicle for the conditions.
  • Ensure your mobile phone is charged and plan your journey, including an alternative route.
  • Have sufficient fuel, warm clothing, food and water in case you’re delayed.
  • Do not ignore road closure signs – they are for your safety.
  • Congestion caused by vehicles may restrict emergency services and recovery vehicles from providing essential assistance.

Power cuts

If you are experiencing a power cut please call Scottish Power Energy Networks on 105.

Details of known issues and advice can be found on the SPEN website.

Storms and high winds

Information and advice on dealing with high winds can be found on our website.

More information can also be found on the Ready Scotland website.

Help us support those in most need

By increasing your personal and household resilience you can help us and other emergency responders to support those in most need in emergency situations.

See our Be prepared webpages for information, advice and simple tips on how you can make yourself more resilient.

Further updates

Further updates will be provided on this page and through SB Alert and our social media channels as required.