Glasgow and its surrounding areas are braced for more snow throughout Tuesday as early-morning travel and transport disruptions were reported across the city.

Heavy snowfall in North Lanarkshire forced the closure of St Lucy’s Nursery in Cumbernauld - later reopened - as bus contractors were unable to collect pupils for over a dozen schools.

Wintry showers pushed in overnight with the Met Office issuing yellow warnings - now upgraded to amber - across much of Scotland.

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All schools and nurseries across Glasgow, South Lanarkshire, and East Dunbartonshire were open, although their social media accounts urged the public to keep posted for updates.

National trunk road traffic service Traffic Scotland urged motorists to completely avoid the M8 between Glasgow and Edinburgh.

The service said: “The M8 between Glasgow and Edinburgh is experiencing difficult driving conditions. Please avoid the area if possible and use an alternative route.”

Very heavy traffic was being reported on the M8, particularly around the Bathgate area.

Heavy snowfall brought traffic to a standstill as an HGV broke down.

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Gritters and tractors were on the route, but were struggling to get through the traffic.

Trunk road maintenance service Amey urged motorists: “Please allow the gritters past so they can help keep the roads running.”

A two-car crash in the West End of Glasgow also slowed down traffic shortly after 8am.

The two collided in Clarence Drive, Hyndland. Police were in attendance and no injuries were reported.

First Bus services were also affected with services 31, 242, and buses from Kirkintilloch, Cumbernauld, Bishopbriggs, Lenzie, and Springburn all experiencing severe delays.

The Met Office has issued an amber warning for snow and ice until Wednesday morning.

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The weather service said: “Heavy, squally showers of snow will continue through Tuesday and Tuesday night, with longer spells of snow for a time, especially on Tuesday evening.

“Over the hills, snow will drift in the strong to gale force winds.

“A gradual improvement is likely on Wednesday for most areas.

“Travel delays on roads are likely, as are public transport cancellations, and some vehicles may become stranded, more especially on higher routes.

“There is a chance of power cuts, while services such as mobile phone coverage may be affected.

“Some rural communities seem likely to become cut off. In addition roads and pavements will turn icy, increasing the chances of accidents or injuries.”