"Dave Cornwell" wrote in message
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"Dawlish" wrote in message
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On Jan 12, 7:47 pm, "Jon O'Rourke" wrote:
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From: "Dawlish"
Newsgroups: uk.sci.weather
Sent: Tuesday, January 12, 2010 7:29 PM
Subject: Police Close Haldon Hill!

On Jan 12, 6:36 pm, Bonos Ego wrote:
BBC SW Spotlight have just said that there are thousands of cars stuck
on Haldon Hill, with traffic tailing back to the M5 / A30 Junction.

In the midst of all this, the severe warnings site has this advice:

"The public are advised to take extra care and refer to the Highways
Agency for further advice regarding traffic disruption on motorways
and trunk roads"

Try finding a *single thing* about snow disruption

http://www.highways.gov.uk/news/breakingnews.aspx
do I win a prize ?

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Jon:


http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/devon/8455796.stm
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Are people really stupid? Thr Highways Agency have apologised but I don't
really understand why. It is a notoriously difficult spot and heavy snow
was clearly forecast for there, at least 24 hours ahead. I tend to avoid
steep hills in snow. It's a case of he who dares wins - or in this case
loses.
Dave

The trouble is Dave is that people don't seem to understand the effect of
altitude. Those of us who live on Dartmoor are very aware of course and make
plans accordingly. But it is perfectly understandable that if you working in
a rainy mild Exeter wishing to travel to an equally mild and rainy Torquay
then you think it will be mild and rainy despite there being an 800 foot
hill in the way!

Will
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