Travel warning as Orkney blanketed white

Police are advising against unnecessary travel as a blanket of snow covers Orkney, this Saturday. 

Friday evening saw a number of roads become impassable in the West Mainland, due to drifting. 

Crews from Orkney Islands Council have been out to try and clear priority routes, this morning — but conditions remain difficult. 

The weather which has brought sub-zero temperatures and strong winds, has also disrupted buses and ferries. Customers are advised to check with their transport provider for the latest information on their service. 

In Sanday, a number of homes remained without mains electricity, this morning, following a power cut on Friday. Engineers have since restored power.

Another ten homes to the north of the Brodgar Road in the West Mainland were without power this Saturday, with SSEN hoping to fix the issue by 3pm.

A local contractor has been clearing snow in Hoy after a council gritter broke down there yesterday. Roads there remain ungritted.

A yellow weather warning from the Met Office remains in force.