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08/02/2007
Heavy snow causes travel disruption
Heavy snow has caused travel chaos across many parts of England and Wales.
The severe weather conditions caused runaways to be closed at Luton, Stansted, Cardiff, London City, Birmingham and Gatwick, but they have since reopened.
Train services were also affected, with Southern Railways, South West Trains and First Great Western all reporting cancellations and delays to their services.
Many schools were also closed in parts of England, including Birmingham and East Anglia, while more than 300 schools were closed in Wales.
Around 3in of snow fell in parts of England and Wales and forecasters predicted that up to 6in of snow could fall over parts of the Midlands, South and Mid-Wales and Northern Ireland today. Up to 5cms of snow was expected in London and southern England.
Driving conditions were reported to be worst in the southeast of England, with areas such as Surrey, London and Essex all affected by the snow, according to AA's Roadwatch service.
The Highways Agency advised motorists to check weather forecasts and road conditions before setting off on their journey.
People who have to make essential journeys were also being advised to take warm clothes, food, water, boots, de-icer, a torch and a spade in their vehicle.
Widespread icy conditions are predicted for later on Thursday, while the weather is expected to improve on Friday in most areas.
However, more snow has been predicted for central and northern England and some parts of Scotland on Saturday. Scotland may also face further snowfall on Sunday.
The British Chambers of Commerce has warned that lateness and loss of work hours caused by the severe weather would cost the British economy up to £400 million.
(KMcA)
The severe weather conditions caused runaways to be closed at Luton, Stansted, Cardiff, London City, Birmingham and Gatwick, but they have since reopened.
Train services were also affected, with Southern Railways, South West Trains and First Great Western all reporting cancellations and delays to their services.
Many schools were also closed in parts of England, including Birmingham and East Anglia, while more than 300 schools were closed in Wales.
Around 3in of snow fell in parts of England and Wales and forecasters predicted that up to 6in of snow could fall over parts of the Midlands, South and Mid-Wales and Northern Ireland today. Up to 5cms of snow was expected in London and southern England.
Driving conditions were reported to be worst in the southeast of England, with areas such as Surrey, London and Essex all affected by the snow, according to AA's Roadwatch service.
The Highways Agency advised motorists to check weather forecasts and road conditions before setting off on their journey.
People who have to make essential journeys were also being advised to take warm clothes, food, water, boots, de-icer, a torch and a spade in their vehicle.
Widespread icy conditions are predicted for later on Thursday, while the weather is expected to improve on Friday in most areas.
However, more snow has been predicted for central and northern England and some parts of Scotland on Saturday. Scotland may also face further snowfall on Sunday.
The British Chambers of Commerce has warned that lateness and loss of work hours caused by the severe weather would cost the British economy up to £400 million.
(KMcA)
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