The weather was cold and there was snow in the air and Vance, the coach driver was keeping an eye on the forecast and was obviously eager to leave ahead of schedule because heavy falls were predicted and when this happens it can close all of the roads all the way through until the following spring.
This usually occurs about the beginning of November and as we were only a week away and wanted to be home for Christmas, it was probably very sensible to move on. (The following day he confirmed to us that the snow had fallen and some of the roads were indeed closed).
Have Bag, Will Travel 