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.
The Hostel is located on the Isle of Skye in the village of Kyleakin close to the Skye Bridge and overlooking the sea and mountains. We are just 500 metres from the Skye Bridge and so are an excellent starting point for touring the Island.f you are travelling by road then you should cross the Skye Bridge and turn left at the roundabout. We are then 500 metres on the right in the middle of the village of Kyleakin overlooking the water.