The Kintyre Forum

browser wrote:I had a short stay at Machrihanish Dunes in September and have booked a few nights there over New Year. Hoping to throw in a game of golf if conditions are OK. Is there much snow lying down your way just now and what is the outlook for New Year?

browser wrote:Hi Jdcarra and any others interested

dgraves wrote:"Blue" Moon on New Year's Eve! A second full moon appears on average every 2 1/2 months, but it only appears on New Year's Eve every 19 years. Hope you have clear skies!! Happy New Years, everyone, and a belated Merry Christmas. Hope your Christmas was wonderful :=)


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Issue Date: 30/12/2009

FURTHER WINTER MAINTENANCE UPDATE

The current five day weather forecast is for a good deal of dry and fine weather but with the possibility of occasional snow
showers.

No significant accumulations of snow are expected.

Low temperatures will persist, with highs of just above freezing throughout the day. Freezing temperatures are expected overnight.

We will continue to treat our road network in accordance with our Winter Maintenance Policy, with the main routes being treated first before dealing with the less strategic routes.

The very cold weather of last week meant that the effectiveness of salt was greatly reduced. This week the weather is better, but road surface temperatures continue to be very low so it is important that drivers take care when travelling.

All the main routes are passable but a number of the minor roads are still difficult. It is essential that drivers take care.

When travelling, please ensure that you give yourself more time to make your journeys, and that you drive at speeds appropriate to the road condition.

Due to the weather conditions and the low traffic volumes on our roads it is not possible to expect all our roads to be free from snow and ice.