Following the most recent Met Office forecast East Lothian Council have been advised that there will be severe snow falls (up to 15 cm) throughout East Lothian from 6 pm this evening (Tuesday).

As a consequence of this forecast all East Lothian Schools will be closed tomorrow (Wednesday 6 January) for pupils.

Decisions about school openings on Thursday 7 January will be made by 3 pm tomorrow and will be intimated via East Lothian Council's website and on this website.

M Duddin

(on behalf of JB Craig)