Council workers are still battling to clear snow from roads and pavements across Helensburgh and Lomond, as a yellow weather warning remains in place.
Schools
All schools are expected to open tomorrow (Monday) after closing amid blizzards last Wednesday.
An Argyll and Bute Council spokesperson said: “Thank you very much again to all the parents, staff and members of our local communities who have worked with us to make this possible.”
Roads
The A814 road to Cardross is open, after being blocked by huge snowdrifts last week, and snow gates on the A817 Haul Road through Glen Fruin have been opened, although caution is advised and there is still a risk of drifting snow.
The Carman Road from Cardross to Renton is open, but only as far as the council boundary.
Treatment is continuing on streets, rural routes and footways.
“Roads and amenity staff and vehicles , assisted by farmers and contractors have been clearing the strategic network since the snow fall of February 28,” said the spokesperson.
“Streets have been cleared to provide access.
“Work to clear the footways is continuing with areas around schools being prioritised. The clearance work will continue tomorrow.”
Lifeboat called out
The Helensburgh lifeboat was in action during the peak of the disruption, launching at 6.17pm on Thursday after a report from a family member that his father was stranded on board his yacht.
The man was extremely cold and unable to get into the skiff for his return to shore due to sea and wind conditions.
Once the lifeboat arrived on scene at Cardwell Bay the casualty was taken on board the lifeboat and transferred to shore where the Greenock Coastguard team were available to assist.
Railways
Train services are also returning to normal, after all journeys from Helensburgh sand Gourock being cancelled last week, but ScotRail say there may be ‘minor alterations’ tomorrow.
“You may find some trains have fewer carriages than usual – our trains have taken a battering from the snow and freezing temperatures in recent days,” said a ScotRail spokesperson.
“We continue to remove packed snow and ice from underneath our trains, which can cause train faults.”
Forecast
A yellow warning of snow and ice is in place until 11.55pm on Monday – the Met Office said: “Spells of snow will continue to affect parts of Scotland, bringing further accumulations in places as well as icy stretches on untreated surfaces.
“Snow will mainly fall inland and will become increasingly confined to hills and mountains during Monday.”
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