Amber weather warnings issued as widespread wintry conditions take hold
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Hundreds of schools have been closed and flights cancelled in parts of the UK as weather warnings remain in force, with snow bringing disruption.
Amber weather warnings for snow are in place across parts of Scotland, forecasting heavy snowfall and significant travel disruption, while yellow warnings for snow and ice extend across much of the UK.
Schools in Shetland, Orkney, the Western Isles, Aberdeenshire and many in Moray were closed on Monday. A number of flights have been cancelled and several rail services are experiencing disruption.
