Following a day of stormy gale force winds, parts of Scotland will be subject to icy patches this weekend
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These conditions will likely leave surfaces wet overnight, which may progress into ice on untreated surfaces. Drivers are being urged to take caution as roads may be more slippy than usual, while pedestrians should also be cautious on footpaths and other untreated surfaces. The latest alert comes after Scotland was battered by Storm Otto on Friday, which resulted in school closures, power outages and even crushed cars. One bus driver was rushed to hospital after their vehicle was blown off the road due to high winds early yesterday morning.Yellow weather ice warning for Scotland When: Sunday February 18 from midnight to 8am.
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