Relentless snow causes travel chaos in Britain
Commuters struggled to get to work as Britain's worst early winter weather in almost two decades showed no sign of easing its icy grip.
More heavy snow caused havoc across Britain on Thursday, keeping London's Gatwick airport closed for a second day, disrupting rail services and leaving travellers stranded.
Commuters struggled to get to work as Britain's worst early winter weather in almost two decades showed no sign of easing its icy grip. Met Office forecasters warned of severe weather and heavy snow, particularly in the southern and eastern regions of the country. Days of sub-zero temperatures and snow, beginning in Scotland and northern England and moving south, have caused chaos and could be costing the economy £1.2 billion ($1.87 billion) a day, according to insurer RSA.
Gatwick, the country's second busiest airport, said it would remained closed until at least 6am (0600 GMT) on Friday because of more heavy snowfalls. Edinburgh airport, operated by BAA, remained closed, but the runway was expected to be clear and open by mid-morning, it said.