Tuesday - Friday windstorms & snow - REPORTS AND CHAT THREAD

ArtSmart wrote: »

Hmmm. Not liking the sound of that.

Tell me, would Exeter or Plymouth or Newton Abbot be affected by the moors?

in terms of snow, not much, as they are all relatively low level, so it could well be raining in any or all of them, but blizzard conditions on the moors.

What can be tricky is direct road between them, as the roads go over high ground, between Newton Abbot and Exeter you have the Haldon Hills range, with some steep gradients (A380) and altitude to add to the mix, and between Exeter and Plymouth Haldon hills again, but different road (A38) and then later, the southern edge of Dartmoor, but relatively low compared to the highest ground, which is further north, so not usually too serious, unless there's general snow across the whole area, in which case, the higher you are, the worse it gets.

Family live in Exeter, so know the area very well indeed. Still visit regularly, so know what's changing roads wise.

If the weather is really bad, there is an alternative route along the coast from Exeter to Newton Abbot, much lower, but still one or 2 tricky hills if there is general snow around.

Hope that helps

Steve