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Paul T Smith

Dashcam footage shows blizzard conditions as Storm Darcy hits Falkirk

Drivers in Falkirk are being told to stay off the roads as heavy snow and blizzard conditions continue to batter the area.

Dashcam footage shows treacherous conditions on some routes in Grangemouth.

The district is one of the worst hit parts of the Central Belt, with gritting teams said to be working round the clock to keep roads clear.

There's an Amber 'be prepared' snow warning in place across much of Central Scotland until 9pm tonight.

Conditions have led to some picturesque senses though, with the Kelpies looking stunning in a snowy backdrop.

The Kelpies in a snowy Grangemouth (Daily Record)

A Met Office spokesperson said: "Snow showers are expected to continue today with some large accumulations building up in parts of central Scotland.

"Across the area 5-10 cm of snow is expected to lie fairly widely with areas of 10-20 cm, perhaps particularly over higher parts of the Central Belt and the chance of 25 cm of snow in one or two spots."

Firefighters at Falkirk Fire Station (Daily Record)

At Falkirk Fire Station, crews were out with shovels clearing way for their vehicles.

It wasn't long before a local farm stopped to give a helping hand, using his tractor and plough to make things easier.

Tractor and snow plough (Daily Record)

Falkirk Council says conditions continue to be challenging.

In a tweet, road bosses said: "Gritters are continuing to plough and treat main routes.

"Teams are continuing to clear and treat main footways.

"Treatments of lower priority routes will commence in the early morning."

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