Falkirk weather: Gritters target priority roads as only essential travel urged
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Residents are advised to check online for the latest updates as the forecast is for snow showers to continue through this evening and overnight.
As road temperatures drop below zero, there will be a risk of icy patches and snow drifts of 5-8 cm - possibly even 10 cm locally - are also widely expected.
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Falkirk Council has said it is working with the NHS as far as possible to maintain access to testing and vaccination centres.
However, the repeated nature of the forecast snow showers means that they are unlikely to be able to treat lower priority routes.
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Hide AdThey stress all areas and journeys should only be undertaken if absolutely essential.
Priority footpaths have been treated and will be monitored.