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I've got to pick up my sister from Prestwick Airport at midnight. What are the road conditions like? Experiences?

I respect STW roadwatch more than most other traffic sites.

No snow in Fife just now


 
Posted : 16/12/2010 6:33 pm
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The main roads here in West Lothian seem fine, but the side roads are a nightmare.

The wind is coming from the N/NW and when this happens very few snow showers make it down into the central belt and into Ayrshire because of the mountains to the north.

I reckon you would be okay, but still drive with caution.


 
Posted : 16/12/2010 6:42 pm
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Based on conditions in Edinburgh on the way home I'd be expecting a fair bit of ice on the roads tonight. Main roads should be fine though.


 
Posted : 16/12/2010 6:44 pm
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Fine in Glasgow and not that cold


 
Posted : 16/12/2010 7:13 pm
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totally fine in Prestwick just now, very very light snow at lunchtime, its all gone.


 
Posted : 16/12/2010 7:14 pm
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Just back in from helping rescue a van which had got stuck on the hill behind our house. The side roads, including ours, are like glass at the moment - the inch or so of light snow from this morning has been packed down and frozen solid.


 
Posted : 16/12/2010 7:42 pm
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Big fella, If I wasn't night shift tonight, I'd have met you for a coffee as I live in Prestwick. I've changed my username since we last met, I was riding with you and your buddies (Gary and Paul?) up at Glen Clova last april, I was the slow climber on the Cotic (Greg).

It's cold here, but no snow or owt, M77 and M8 seem fine, you should have a straight run.


 
Posted : 16/12/2010 10:27 pm
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Live traffic cams are always handy, even in the dark

[url= http://trafficscotland.org/lev/ ]http://trafficscotland.org/lev/[/url]


 
Posted : 16/12/2010 10:53 pm
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Just drove back from Kirkintilloch to Prestwick, -2 but no snow, roads fine so far. Safe trip.


 
Posted : 16/12/2010 11:55 pm
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What is your decision?

Are you going for it?

I would, if I had to.


 
Posted : 16/12/2010 11:57 pm
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Got there and back safely, thanks for the updates. Worst section was from the Forth Road Bridge to Kirkcaldy.

Nobeerinthefridge, you were unforgettable as a pool hustler and your crash around Loch Muick still defies belief, legend!

We'll need to organise some more riding.


 
Posted : 17/12/2010 12:55 am
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McM,

Dunfy roads are pretty sketchy at the moment - gonna be an interesting drive to work in Kirkcaldy-sur-mer tomorrow morning.

+1 for more riding next year with Greg & Co.


 
Posted : 17/12/2010 1:06 am
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Stuartie - I'm away to the States for four months from June, so lets get some epics in before then, please.


 
Posted : 17/12/2010 1:18 am
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Christ, I'd forgot about that crash!.


 
Posted : 18/12/2010 12:39 am
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Stuart, indeed, more STW Scotland rides required. And I fancy a day over in bonny Fife riding as well, Gary B was on at me to come over and ride the Lomonds, just never got my finger out!.

By the way McM, you were 24 hours too early, it is a whiteout here now!, and still coming down. I've got a wee afternoon out in Glasgow tomorrow, trains bloody better be on!.


 
Posted : 18/12/2010 3:00 am