Wintry weather arrived across Courier country, with snow and high winds causing difficult Friday the 13th driving conditions for morning commuters.
The Met Office has issued warnings for up to 20cm of snow for higher ground and ice until late on Friday, although the worst of the snow has now passed.
In Angus, Tarfside primary school was closed for the day due to the roads situation.
Angus Council also issued a warning that Tannadice primary would be closed for the day due to a “buildings issue” but then opened the school from 10am after a power issue was resolved.
The wintry blast also caused some disruption to school transport, with a Fishers Tours service from Birkhill to Monifieth High School amongst those affected.
Roads in Forfar and Kirriemuir proved tricky for commuters, with inland rural routes affected by snow and ice.
Fife’s roads were moving relatively well on Friday, with police reporting no major incidents.
Tailbacks were reported on the A915 Standing Stane Road because of a bump, while a small dusting of snow saw drivers taking extra care on main roads.
Fife Council has confirmed that primary roads were gritted in the early hours of the morning, while further gritting recommenced at 8am on routes in north and central Fife.
In Perthshire, the A9 near Blair Atholl is partially blocked following an early morning crash.
The road was shut following the smash just after 7am. Traffic Scotland said restrictions remain on the northbound stretch, but one lane has re-opened.
Fallen trees have caused disruption overnight at Glenshee, Birnam and Dunkeld, amongst others.
In the southern part of the region, back roads are now being treated by crews, with freezing conditions expected to continue throughout much of the morning.
Chief meteorologist Paul Gundersen said: “There’s a chance any snow that settles could be disruptive to transport and possibly lead to interruptions to power supplies.
“Forecasting snow is always challenging and there’s often a fine line between whether it will rain or snow in a particular location depending on slight changes in air temperature. Keep an eye on the forecast and warnings for your area for the latest information.”
Police are urging drivers to take care on all surfaces.
RAC spokesman Simon Williams said: “Motorists all over the UK are facing very challenging driving conditions from the full array of winter weather.
“Driving in rain, snow and ice is a real danger so the best advice is to drive more slowly, leave far more space behind the car in front than normal, and expect the unexpected.
“If you are unlucky enough to find yourself slipping and sliding on the road, change to a higher gear to gain traction, be gentle with the accelerator and you should keep control. Also, remember to give yourself more time to brake and apply the pressure on the brake steadily. “
