Up to 1,000 stranded motorists had to be rescued by the Army today after some of the heaviest snowfalls in 20 years left drivers trapped in their cars overnight. [emphasis added]
Among those stranded without food and water on the A3 in Hampshire was a heavily-pregnant woman and her baby daughter.
Millions of people across Britain were unable to get to work this morning as snowstorms caused massive disruptions on the roads and railways.
Thousands of schools remain closed, while major airports have been forced to ground flights as snow ploughs try desperately to clear runways of snow and ice.
More than 16 inches (40cm) of snow has fallen in the hills of north east England and the Scottish borders, while 12 inches (30.5cm) was recorded in Berkshire. Parts of the Northern Highlands recorded 18.5 inches (47cm).
The Met Office said southern England could see another six inches (15cm) this afternoon, with the 'treacherous' weather lasting for up to ten more days. ...
Read it here, with lots of pictures.
And last month the rest of Europe was also gripped in the chilly embrace of Global Warming:
More than 80 people have died across Europe as days of snow storms and sub-zero temperatures swept the continent, causing traffic chaos for millions.
At least 42 people have frozen to death in Poland over the last three days and another 27 in Ukraine.
Another 13 people died in car accidents in Austria, Finland and Germany, where temperatures fell to -33C (-27F).
Air, rail and road transport links were disrupted across northern Europe where more snow was expected in coming days. ...
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