SKIERS faced six-mile tailbacks yesterday as they flocked to the Scottish slopes to take advantage of the snowy conditions.
Police said there were traffic issues at Glencoe Mountain Resort and Nevis Range ski centres which were both at full capacity on Saturday afternoon. Drivers abandoned their cars on the roads as they tried to reach the resorts where car parks were full.
Police said high volumes of traffic hampered the efforts of gritters.
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The country is braced for more wintry weather today when a yellow "be aware" warning of snow and ice covers much of Scotland, the Midlands and northern England.
The warning, valid from 6am until 6pm, predicts snow on higher routes and says that rain may fall onto frozen surfaces for a time, particularly across Scotland, following a very cold night. Icy patches are likely on some untreated roads, pavements and cycle paths.
It warns that some roads and railways are likely to be affected by the weather, with longer journey times by road, bus and train services.
On Friday, members of the public were urged to stay off the roads in some areas of Scotland, with weather warnings covering much of the country. Dozens of schools around Scotland were closed while some shut early due to the weather.