Heavy snow and blizzards are causing travel chaos in many parts of the UK.
Treacherous conditions have brought many roads to a standstill and motorists are being urged to avoid driving unless absolutely necessary.
There were bad frosts during the night with only the far north of Scotland escaping.
It's predicted that by mid-week the weather will be warmer as the frosts disappear.
Are bad weather conditions playing havoc with your travel plans? Tell us how you are affected.
This debate is now closed. Read a selection of your comments below.
Your comments:
In this day and age in a so-called civilised society that can put a man on the moon we shouldn't have to endure any discomfort. This severe weather is down to the government they should be doing something to stop it.
Judith Lewis, Loughborough, England
 |  Since when did a snow flurry count as "severe" weather?  |
Since when did a snow flurry count as "severe" weather? Are we as a nation really so wimpish that we can't cope with anything any more? Or is it just the council's way of not having to do anything, by sucking their collective teeth and saying how bad it is and how they can't possibly be expected to cope with the uncertainty of it being cold in the winter? Here's a quick tip to anyone who didn't spot it yet. Winter is the bit that comes after autumn (remember, when the leaves fall and cause chaos on the railways) and winter is the bit where it gets cold, so don't forget your woollies.
Jonny, England
I like the winter weather. I was in Kent last year and was hoping for snow but never saw it. In Virginia we have snow and as for driving you just have to slow down. Am looking forward to my next trip I love the UK.
Garry Hubbard, Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA
This southern Californian weather is utterly frightening. I heard someone saw a cloud today...
Matt, Irvine, CA
Hmm it's always somebody else has to be responsible for our safety. I said to my wife (jokingly) that the government should invest in huge curtains because the sun was in my eyes when I drove east into it at dawn. I hate the gritters etc. people should equip their vehicles for where they live. Up north - get snow chains/studs.
Dave, Sussex UK
| Has no one heard of 'winter tyres' in this country? |
Has no one heard of 'winter tyres' in this country? In Scandinavian countries these are a legal requirement in winter months and they have far more snow then the UK. No problems with transportation there.
Dilan, London
What is the fuss all about? It is a lovely sunny spring day here Live on the South Coast I say!
Colin Andrews , Cooden Sussex
No real snow here in the south of the county. Lit a fire in preparation and got excited. Still nothing. Am hurt and upset. Whom do I sue?
Sally, Lincolnshire
I'm sorry the snow is causing difficulties back in GB, but at the risk of repeating a clich�, it's a great deal colder here with lots more snow and of course it presents no problems. The tyres we use here give lots more grip and work well with the colder road surface temperatures.
Steve Gisler, Weggis Switzerland
| Why does snow and ice bring Britain to a standstill? |
I only wanted to go to the shop today and I couldn't help but show displeasure at the way my local pavements and roads had not been sufficiently gritted. Why does snow and ice bring Britain to a standstill? I noticed the snow in January led to an innumerable amount of school closures. Isn't it about time that local communities and authorities worked together, to make both roads and pavements useable?
Gary Jackaman, Ipswich The "bad" weather in England at the moment sounds like summer to me. I've just moved to Canada from Warrington, Cheshire. The temperature here was -56C some days with several feet of snow.
Adam, Timmins, Canada
As a student studying in the UK's smallest university, we've had the most tremendous fun in the snow. On Thursday, some students were really creative and made a number of snow sculptures outside the St David's Building.
Scooby, Lampeter, West Wales
Its about time this government banned snow, After all they seem to ban everything else people enjoy..
Alan Baker, Chelmsford, Essex
My wife and I have just spent last week on holiday in the Scottish Highlands, we had hoped for snow but saw virtually none apart from a few bits on mountain peaks. We are back home a few days and get 3/4 inches of the stuff!!! And we have to go to work instead of enjoying it!!!!
Phil, N. Wales
We had about 1 hour of snow at 3pm on Thursday afternoon. I left work at 5pm and got home at 7.35pm - a journey that usually lasts 30 minutes!! One hour of snow (which was predicted) and Bristol grinds to a halt!
Anne Palmer, Bristol
What snow, we haven't had a drop in Edinburgh! I wish we had there's nothing more beautiful than looking at the castle rock covered in snow.
Lynne, Edinburgh
I decided to move back to the northern hemisphere (London) after living in Sydney, Australia for a number of years. I forgot how cold it gets here but c'mon it could be worse. I have never heard of such moaning about the winter weather..........enjoy them and get on with life!
Glenn, Camden Town, London
This morning on the way to work I was unfortunate enough to slip on some ice. This resulted in a trip to one of our sorry excuses for a hospital. The state of the hospital was appalling, when will the Government get their act together and sort out the NHS?
Scott, Ossett
We have lots of snow here! Difficulties in getting to work but we made it. Many people should not use their cars as they don't know how to drive in the bad conditions.
Maggie, Aberdeen
Feeling really left out here on the West Coast. We've only had one day with decent snow all winter, and that had nearly melted by lunchtime.
Jonathan Kelk, Dalry, Scotland
Isn't snow FANTASTIC! What FUN! Although we have only had a slight covering; two inches or so, everyone is having a whale of a time. It was great to see the kids sledging. Even the snow ball I had thrown at me was great! In my opinion I think peoples 'panic' and 'whinging' is being mistaken. I think it is simply Britain's way of getting EXCITED!!
Samantha Sullivan, Caerphilly It's been snowing on and off all week. The forecast clearly suggested that there was going to be a good covering in Yorkshire this morning. Why were none of the main roads gritted at 7 o'clock this morning? Please remind me, why do I pay council tax?
Amanda, England
I saw one flake of snow today. No doubt all Coventry schools will be closed tomorrow.
Vince, Coventry UK
This is not severe weather - there is just a light sprinkling of snow outside. I am gutted. It never snows properly here these days.
Foxy, Exeter, Devon
I am working in Germany. We have had four or five FEET of snow so far this year and temperatures of minus 17. Don't make me laugh with your silly stories about severe weather in Britain.
Wayne, Derby, UK
Well its midnight and it has been snowing for about an hour. It's laying well. The only problem I've got is that the councils installed heating (a single gas fire) is struggling to keep the living room at a reasonable temperature. We have had to find out our wool blankets and extra quilt so we don't get cold. The council have said the heating is adequate. Oh well hopefully moving soon to somewhere that has better heating.
Natalie, Leeds, West Yorkshire
Floods, traffic jams and now snow. Why can't we cope with all of this? There will probably be a water shortage soon. Only in the UK, don't know what it is with this country.
Richard Browne, Exeter. England
It took me three and a half hours to do a 45 minute journey tonight, there wasn't a single road I took that wasn't at a complete standstill, I have no idea why! The snow had virtually melted by the time I finally got to a main road, how is it this doesn't happen anywhere else in the world, on the plus sign, the usually crazy motorists were all a lot more friendly/sensible.. I actually saw people letting other people out at junctions... something completely unheard of...so some good came out of it...back to work tomorrow...darn!
Carolyn, Bristol
Tonight saw the first performance of our school production of 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' - perhaps it should have been 'A Winter's Tale' .The atmosphere inside the hall was still warm and friendly and the performance was inventive, creative and enjoyable. Roll on Midsummer!
Derek , UK
The snow started when we were about 20 miles north of Newcastle, heading north. The snow was so thick on the road by the time we got to the little village of Whittingham that we had to abandon our car there and call for help from a farmer friend in his Landrover. At 11pm there's a good six inches of snow outside and our two young children are looking forward to some great sledging in the morning!
Henry Dodds, Callaly, Northumberland, UK I believe that we should be able to cope with snow a lot easily. Upon arriving in school this morning crisis meetings were called and we were told to carry on as normal, less than half an hour later we were all sent home. It's ridiculous!
Natasha Gibbons, Newport, Wales
Here we go again, a few flakes of snow and the country grinds to a halt....
Nik Bartlett, Chippenham, UK
Fortunately, I am able to work from home whenever I need to, so the weather, UNfortunately, cannot prevent my working! Being born in 1979, I remember when the snow was bad, as a kid. But my father would drive us to the local hill to sledge down. My Land Rover has no problems in the ice and snow; people just don't know HOW to drive! Get shares in snow chains for the next big chill!
Chandler, Hertfordshire, England
It was lovely to have snow as we only get it very occasionally due to living on the coast. I walked via a snow covered beach to work this morning - a nice change, couldn't have enjoyed it more!
ED, Pembrokeshire, SW Wales
Crisis? What crisis? We've not had even a flake of snow in the South-East. Speaking of being ill-prepared, I remember being in Texas a tear ago when they had a minor snow storm. The whole of Dallas shut down for a day over less than an inch of snow!
Laurence, Horley, UK
We have had the hottest February for 20 years over here in Brisbane. It hit 41C last week. As usual though, the Brits over here were complaining!
Tun Naing Win, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
I was shocked and concerned today when following the very heavy snowfall here in the northern end of Caerphilly CBC, children from Pontllanfraith Comprehensive School were made to walk home (six miles) due to: a) the school not evacuating the children, and b) the bus company being unable to get through. Shocked and dismayed.
Darren Williams, Markham, Wales
I find it incredible that we go into crisis mode over a few inches of snow. We live in Britain; bad weather in the winter is no surprise. In fact we have had a fairly good winter. We must try to ensure we do not become a nation of whingeing wimps.
Steve Clark, Evesham, UK
Hi it was 30 degrees today and we sent a text message to my Dad to let him know we sat in the Waterfront having lunch and a cold beer and he wrote back to say it was snowing at home. So just to let you know winter is great in South Africa. By the way our tans are coming along nicely. I bet you wish you were here.
Debbie & Ron, Cape Town, South Africa
I have had no real problems even though I had a two foot snow drift on my drive, I just got the snow blower out and then spread 40lbs of road salt around, I must admit the car felt a little sluggish at minus 22C but the snow ploughs had been out overnight and of course my snow tyres helped a great deal... so.. all in all not too bad.. Oh yeah I live in Canada... God help you limeys if you ever get a real winter!
Peter Hewett, Scarborogh, Ontario
How is the severe weather affecting me..? It isn't. 21:00 and we have not had any snow, have a lovely clear sky, can see all the stars perfectly, and not even any wind.
Noel, Harrogate
Today it was a snow day and no school, it was cool. I really enjoyed it because I missed some French and chemistry tests.
Cassie, Douglas, Isle of Man
Greatest snow blizzard ever! People who wouldn't normally talk joined in the fun and frolicking in the snow. BEST SNOWBALL FIGHT EVER! Traffic was bad but we can't have everything. I've waited years in university for this
Christopher Wright, Aberystwyth, Wales
Even though the conditions have been treacherous for drivers, students in Aberystwyth have had the time of their lives. With lectures cancelled the campus was filled with fun seeking students enjoying the first covering of snow many had ever seen in Aber. instead of lectures, snowball fights, snowmen, sledging, and occasional snow boards have been the theme of the day!
J. Griffiths, Aberystwyth Employers in this country are really unsympathetic to problems caused by the weather. In 20 years our company has only shut for 1 day despite the fact it is in a rural area and that many people have to risk life and limb to get in during blizzards. Those who are late have to make up the time and those who don't get in have to take holiday. If the AA and police say don't drive then we shouldn't have to!
Robert, Ware
It has snowed so much here today that the university was forced to close at lunch time and all the student on campus have been having great fun playing in the snow while it lasts. We hope there is more to come.
Louise, Aberystwyth Wales
We have not had severe winter weather in England for 13 years! If this is the reaction we get for a couple of inches of snow, I hate to think what is going to happen then next time we get a real severe winter like the one in '91. According to the met men, they occur about once every ten years so we are overdue one! When it happens for real, lets hope people realise that what we got this year and last is perfectly normal and it is really nothing to write home about.
Tim, UK
I drove home through scenery that could grace any Christmas card. Most drivers drove with care. Oh yes, perhaps there will be too much snow for me to go to work in the morning.....
Dave Jowett, Yate, UK
I think the schools should be off look how many accidents happen. The whole of the school was like a pool.
Stephen, Ballyclare
I find it incredible that in this day and age, with all the high-tech gadgetry the weather people have, we still have problems with towns, schools and roads being cut off from what is a comparatively low amount of snow especially considering that parts of Europe such as Germany, Austria, Switzerland, parts of Italy and France have to deal with a lot more snow and they DO manage it. WHY cant the UK? I myself have had a disrupted day due to the university cancelling lectures...halfway through them!
Kieran Poole, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion Inspector Hamish Sandison of Grampian Police said: "Our advice to motorists is not to undertake any journey unless it really is necessary to do so." Things are really bad here. I'm home now, after been standing waiting for a bus for over an hour, because they are all either breaking down, stranded or running late. Conditions outside are blizzarding, sub zero. I only took the bus today because I couldn't face driving to work where even the main roads are covered in compacted snow, and largely ungritted - there are just not enough snowploughs or gritters to go round. And I live quite near the middle of town!
Despite all this, my employer STILL expects us all to turn up for work at the usual time tomorrow. Anyone who doesn't make it in gets docked a day's pay, and will be subject to a lecture from their line manager. Unfortunately this will include me. Both my children will be at home all day tomorrow because all the schools are shut!
Lillian, Aberdeen, Sunshine Capital of Scotland
All schools are closed and when I went to work I was the building was closed and it took me three hours to walk seven miles home.
Rachel, Aberystwyth Wales
The snow isn't too heavy at the moment, but my carrot and coal is ready for Dorset's biggest snowman.
James, Dorset, UK
No effects whatsoever, but then we've hardly had any snow in the south. However I do feel for the poor souls in other areas where lack of gritting and planning by the authorities has meant terrible road conditions, school closures etc. It does make you wonder how people in places like Alaska actually manage to survive. I mean, if they had the organisational skills of the British authorities they would never go to school and spend the very long winter huddled together around a log fire as the electricity would be out, and the roads would be impassable.
Katrina, London
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