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.ther islands in the Archipielago are the Orkney Islands, off the north west coast of Scotland, and the Hebrides, islands scattered off the west coast of Scotland. The parliament of the Isle of Man, the Tynwald, claims to be the oldest continuously ruling body in the world.