Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire are at a standstill. Heavy snowfall and rare thundersnow hit the region on November 20, 2025. The Met Office issued a yellow weather warning for snow and ice.

Dozens of schools closed and major roads were shut down. The conditions created hazardous travel across the northeast.

Police Scotland closed the A90 between Cleanhill and Stonehaven. This vital artery was rendered impassable. Multiple other routes became treacherous.

Aberdeen Airport cancelled three early morning flights. Train services ran but with significant delays expected. Bin collections were postponed across affected areas.

According to BBC reporting, over forty schools in Aberdeen City were shut. In Aberdeenshire, the number exceeded sixty. Key institutions from Harlaw Academy to Aboyne Academy were affected.

Aberdeen City Council deployed its gritting fleet from 7pm. They focused on primary and secondary routes first. Resources are stretched, officials confirmed.

The council's winter maintenance budget is £1.57 million. This covers a basic service level for an average winter. Contingency funds exist for severe conditions like these.

Residents are urged to avoid non-essential travel. Pedestrians face significant risk from black ice. Emergency services responded to incidents, including a crash on Wellington Road.