Some schools closed and bus services disrupted
A NUMBER of schools are closed today (Thursday) as poor road conditions in parts of Shetland continue to affect drivers.
Brae High School, Aith Junior High School, and the primary schools at Nesting, North Roe and Ollaberry will be closed.
Whiteness Primary School will open at 10.30am – though there will be no school transport available.
Sound Primary School will open at 10am with no school transport.
Shetland Islands Council said there is also widespread disruption to school transport to many schools due to road conditions making it difficult to operate normal transport services.
Latest updates are available on the Public Bus Service Voicebank on 01595 745744 and the School Transport Voicebank on 01595 745743.
Please check the Transport Notifications on our website at https://www.shetnews.co.uk
There are also delays to flights at Sumburgh Airport.
The Met Office yellow warning of snow and ice is valid today until 2359 this evening.
A detailed forecast can be found at our weather pages here.
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