Scots looking to take advantage of the snow warned to avoid full to capacity ski centres

HIGHLAND ski centres have been affected by traffic issues as people flock to make the most of the snow.

Police Scotland has advised motorists to avoid roads around Glencoe Mountain Resort and Nevis Range.

Both centres have reached full capacity.

Anyone making their way to either of these centres is urged to turn back as the approaches to both centres are experiencing heavy volumes of traffic which is now hampering the efforts of gritters.

This is truly mental #Glencoe pic.twitter.com/veUyevZD7L

— Karen Cornwell (@karencornwell18) January 20, 2018

Inspector Jen Valentine said: “We understand that there is currently a 6 mile tailback of traffic heading towards Glencoe.

“Unfortunately drivers have decided to abandon their cars on the approach road as the car park is full, which is obstructing gritter vehicles trying to get through.

“Similarly at Nevis range, cars are also being abandoned on the access road and there is a risk that tailbacks may affect the A82.

This is fun!! ??? #Glencoe pic.twitter.com/TtXlLwaMyq

— Karen Cornwell (@karencornwell18) January 20, 2018

“These abandoned cars at both centres are posing a risk so I am urging anyone who has left their car to return and move it. Any cars not moved will be seized.

“It is great that so many people are wanting to take advantage of the good weather and skiing available in our area however, public safety on the roads is crucial and has to be our priority.”