A tree that has fallen near Huntly has disrupted train services from Aberdeen to Inverness, following a fresh weather alert from the Met Office.
Aberdeenshire, Moray, and the Highlands are facing the initial cold spell of winter, bringing along snow and ice, which has caused travel delays.
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Many schools have been shut down or delayed their opening due to the snowfall, while the Met Office has issued a second yellow weather alert which is expected to continue until noon on Thursday.
Network Rail has confirmed a fallen tree has blocked the railway line between Keith and Huntly, posting to social media at around 6.45am on Wednesday morning. Network Rail said engineers tasked with removing the fallen tree are being delayed by heavy snow in the area.
ScotRail has notified passengers that there is a risk of delays, cancellations, or changes to train services.
ScotRail said ticket acceptance has been put on Stagecoach North buses for services between Inverness and Aberdeen, Inverness and Nairn, and Aberdeen and Dyce and Aberdeen and Inverurie.
Snow has closed the A941 from Fogwatt to Rothes, and the A9 is restricted at Daviot due to a traffic accident on the road.
AA Traffic News reported that the Stittenham and Easter Fearn road, the B9179 is now blocked in both directions because of snow on the B9176, and the road has been closed since Tuesday night.
Stagecoach has stated that several buses operating in rural areas of the Highlands and Aberdeenshire are affected by poor road conditions.
Aberdeen City Council has confirmed that the main roads were salted twice overnight at 7 pm and 4:45 am. The council is using a fleet of salt trucks to maintain road safety against dangerous snow and ice. They are also encouraging residents to check on elderly or vulnerable individuals who might be unable to leave their homes due to the severe weather.
