It is important to know the difference between snow, sleet, and freezing rain. 1) Snow forms when the entire layer of air is sub-freezing. Snow consists of ice crystals and is white and fluffy. 2) Sleet forms when the layer of sub-freezing air is fairly deep, 3,000 to 4,000 feet.
The Isle of Skye is Located on the West Coast of Scotland in the United Kingdom of Great Britain. Skye is one of the most visited parts of the UK. The Island is 50 miles long and 25 miles wide. The capital is Portree, other villages include Dunvegan, Staffin, Uig, Carbost, Broadford, Kyleakin and Armadale.
More Maps Print this map of the British Isles. The British Isles are located off the north-west coast of the continent of Europe, facing the Celtic Sea, the Irish Sea and the Atlantic Ocean. The English Channel separates the island of Great Britain from the rest of Europe.he Bailiwick of Guernsey, and the Isle of Man are dependencies of the British Crown. The Isle of Man is located between the two major islands of Great Britain and Ireland in the middle of the Irish Sea. The Isle of Jersey is ruled by the Duke of Normandy, who is the reigning monarch of the United Kingdom.