Heavy snowfalls hit UK
2008-12-04 14:14
London - Heavy snowfalls across northern
Britain forced hundreds of schools to close on Thursday and
caused transport havoc, after as much as 15cm of
snow fell overnight in some areas.
Schools closed across Scotland, Yorkshire, Cumbria, Greater
Manchester, Northumberland and the Newcastle area.
A Met office spokesperson said the borders region had seen the
highest levels of snowfall, with up to 15cm on areas of high
ground, with more still falling.
Air and rail passengers also faced disruption.
Bookmakers have slashed the odds of a white Christmas as the
cold weather and forecasts of further snowy spells prompted a
rush of bets on snow falling on December 25.
- Reuters