Snowstorm in Britain moves north, leaving chaos in its wake

by Amy Judd | February 3, 2009 at 08:40 am

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After the heaviest snowfall in 18 years, the storm above the UK is moving northwards away from the south-east, but is leaving chaos on the roads and tranist lines behind it.

Further disruption is expected today as snowdrifts remain an issue, however many London buses will be back on the roads and while most of the tube network went down yesterday, it shold be mostly back up and running today.

The Highways Agency is still advising against any travel on the country's icy roads unless absolutely necessary, while suburban services into London remain seriously affected by the snow.

A severe weather warning from the Met Office remains in place for England, Wales and much of Scotland as the snow moves north, leaving severe disruption in its wake.

At least 3,000 schools are expected to close or remain closed for another day, while for air travellers the situation remains bleak.

London City Airport is closed, and delays are still occuring at Heathrow, Stansted, and Gatwick.
It was estimated that the economy lost more than one billion pounds yesterday, as a result of about a fifth of Britain's work force being unable to get in to work.

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Annelise

at 11:00 on February 3rd, 2009

The snow covering garden with children's toys

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camb0sh

at 12:23 on February 3rd, 2009

When it comes to the rare oaccasion of snow, Londoner's know how to improvise. People were sliding down the hills on air beds, surf boards, ironing boards, blow-up dingys, for sale signs, to let signs, road signs,lino carpet, snow boards, skis, homemade ice skates, bum boards, baths, basins, buckets, trays, plastic bags, suitcases and sledges.

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El Nacnud

at 12:38 on February 3rd, 2009

This was taken in my local park in Kennington. Another sculpture had appeared yesterday. I wonder what will be there tomorrow?!

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mattspost

at 13:23 on February 3rd, 2009

Richmond on an amazing day.

Ricmond green was a blanket of white with kids and adults all playing and laughing, it bought the best out of everyone that day.

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monkeybear

at 13:34 on February 3rd, 2009

A brave commuter struggles home with a pint of milk on Queensbridge Road, East London

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stokeyrover

at 14:14 on February 3rd, 2009

London had it's biggest snowfall in 18 years yesterday and had to slow right down to accommodate the weather.There were very few cars on the roads and it was a delight to stroll through the snow on my (late) way to work.
You don't see many of these old phoneboxs around nowadays.

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pgchamberlin

at 10:38 on February 3rd, 2009

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158

at 11:53 on February 3rd, 2009

Thanks for the update.

Great pictures.

sara star

at 16:34 on February 3rd, 2009

Spectacular photos!

franwilson1966

at 06:15 on February 4th, 2009

Max in Bushy Park, Teddington, SW London. February 2nd, 2009.

"After the worst snowfall in nearly 20 years, we are receiving reports of children disappearing up to their waists in parks and gardens. Parents are advised to leave their children in place to await rescue, and to go home and enjoy warming drinks in the meantime."

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