Could have been fog. There's been many a time fog has affected my flights in and out of Aberdeen.
But yes, my spies in Aberdeen and Ballater tell me its snowy up there.
BTW I used to live just across the way from the airport (Dyce Village) so its a place I know well. I distinctly remember trying to get in and out of my drive in January 2011 as it was heaped up with snow from the snow ploughs.
We have an office in Aberdeen so I am still a bit of a weather watcher for up there. Makes me feel good that I moved south.
Anyhow, hope you managed to get off the ground, Stew!