our scotland correspondent lorna gordon reports. wintry conditions and difficulties on the roads. a blast of snow after the prolonged low temperatures has meant that in some areas, traffic ground to a halt. some chose to work from home for the day. for others, this wasn t an option. i from home for the day. for others, this wasn t an option. this wasn t an option. i have ust checked the fi this wasn t an option. i have ust checked the e-mails, i this wasn t an option. i have ust checked the e-mails, that s i this wasn t an option. i have just checked the e-mails, that s why | this wasn t an option. i have just | checked the e-mails, that s why i checked the e mails, that s why i stopped, there is quite a few staff not going to be able to make it in so i know it is going to be a busy day for phosphor minor roads to some of the main routes, the disruption has been widespread. police have warned people to take care if they have to head out. in shetland, around 1600 properties remain