Black ice warning for Caithness

Highland Council's road conditions report for today (December 12) warns of black ice that may present problems for drivers and pedestrians across Caithness.

Issued at 8.34am the report states: "There is black ice present in parts of the county and treatment is ongoing where necessary."

It goes on to say that there are some routes in the north of Sutherland which are affected by icy stretches and are also being treated by gritters.

Maps of the council’s gritting routes by priority and policy are available online at: www.highland.gov.uk/gritting.

The council states: "The information provided is a summary of reports from operational staff and is intended to give a general indication of typical conditions in each area at a point in time. It is not intended to imply that any individual route is entirely snow and ice free and drivers must be aware that conditions can change rapidly and make their own assessment of conditions for travelling."

More info available at: www.highland.gov.uk/readyforwinter

At the time of issue, there are no schools or nurseries closed today as a result of bad weather. The school closure webpage is updated from 8am and cleared by 6pm each evening.

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