Storm Caroline to hit Scotland followed by snow for wider UK

[glebe digital]

Thursday tailwind looks like a good day to nobble some Strava KOMs, better go pump up the tyres!

[barrydidit]

Completely clear between the M62 and Grantham then it's like Jessops' front window, even more so with the introduction of the average speed cameras.

Fecking right, and hidden behind little rises too. I got whiplash when I tried going down there.

[LondonManc]

I tend to do the 702. Did the bit through Moffat once and it takes too long. The road out through Biggar is ok if you can get a good run. It's a nightmare if you are stuck behind something slow and people who won't overtake stuff!

Moffat's great for plenty of overtaking places - again, I guess it's pot luck whether you're stuck behind traffic. Last time I was on the 702 there were some roadworks that took forever to change. The A7 is the most interesting route but does add 20 minutes to the journey.

Used to do the A1 to Cambridge. Always a half dozen speed camera flashes on route.

Completely clear between the M62 and Grantham then it's like Jessops' front window, even more so with the introduction of the average speed cameras.

[scooterscot]

Used to do the A1 to Cambridge. Always a half dozen speed camera flashes on route.

[BoredBloke]

Used to be a lovely drive - which way do you go? For Manchester, I varied between through Biggar, down the A7 or through the hills to Moffat. Obviously if you're down t'Yorkshire then A1's a no-brainer.

I tend to do the 702. Did the bit through Moffat once and it takes too long. The road out through Biggar is ok if you can get a good run. It's a nightmare if you are stuck behind something slow and people who won't overtake stuff!

[JHadd]

Its already damn cold and on top of that a storm

[DaveB]

"Southerners: Baton down the hatches, cancel all trains and stock up with bread and milk.

Northerners: You'll need your big coat."

- so true





source: Storm Caroline to hit Scotland followed by snow for wider UK - BBC News

Geordies, you might want to put your T-shirt on.

[LondonManc]

Should make the drive down from Edinburgh a little more interesting on Thursday night

Used to be a lovely drive - which way do you go? For Manchester, I varied between through Biggar, down the A7 or through the hills to Moffat. Obviously if you're down t'Yorkshire then A1's a no-brainer.

[BoredBloke]

Should make the drive down from Edinburgh a little more interesting on Thursday night

[ladymuck]

Why do you still keep this sockie tulip up LM? Can you feck off?

[MarillionFan]

Feck. My flight better not get cancelled

Why do you still keep this sockie tulip up LM? Can you feck off?

[ladymuck]

Feck. My flight better not get cancelled

[MarillionFan]

Well least all your Northerners can stay at home when the storm hits? Home working? Nah! It’s cause your’e all down let unemployed scum.

[scooterscot]

"Southerners: Baton down the hatches, cancel all trains and stock up with bread and milk.

Northerners: You'll need your big coat."

- so true

The UK's next named storm has been forecast to hit Scotland on Thursday.
Storm Caroline is expected to see winds gusting to 80mph near north-facing coasts, and reaching speeds of 60 to 70mph more widely in northern and north east Scotland.
The Met Office warned that the conditions could disrupt travel.
Snow and freezing temperatures have been forecast for Scotland, England, Northern Ireland and Wales on Friday and Saturday in the wake of Caroline.
The two previous named storms were Aileen in September and Brian in October.
A yellow "be aware" warning is in place for Scotland between 08:00 and 23:55 on Thursday.
Yellow warnings have also been issued by the Met Office for 00:05 Friday to 18:00 Saturday.

source: Storm Caroline to hit Scotland followed by snow for wider UK - BBC News