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On February 2, 2009, the South East of England experienced significant snowfall, leading to widespread school closures and travel disruptions, including the closure of major airports. A table highlighted the number of schools closed across various counties, with Essex reporting over 250 closures. Despite the chaos, the snow provided opportunities for children to enjoy winter activities and picturesque scenes.

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On February 2, 2009, the South East of England experienced significant snowfall, leading to widespread school closures and travel disruptions, including the closure of major airports. A table highlighted the number of schools closed across various counties, with Essex reporting over 250 closures. Despite the chaos, the snow provided opportunities for children to enjoy winter activities and picturesque scenes.

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Elena Historical Study England 2009

Winter wonderland or woe?


Winter weather forces schools to close
On Monday February 2nd 2009 the South East of England was hit by snow. I know this is not unusual in
many parts of the world, but it was interesting to watch the whole region grind to a virtual standstill. At
the time of writing this article the major London airports of Heathrow, Gatwick and London City were all
closed. Stansted airport had been closed but has just had one runway reopened. Travel chaos has ensued,
the M25 is closed in many places and many schools throughout the country have been closed.

School closures
The dramatic change in the weather has meant that a number of areas are experiencing transport
problems. This means that many schools across the country have been closed.

Close
County
d This table shows the number of schools reported closed. It is interesting to
South East note that although the snow is no heavier in the South East of England, one of
Essex 250 the eastern counties has reported more than 250 of its schools are closed.
Hertfordshire 100
This gave the children lots time to play in the snow, snowballing, making
Middlesex 80 snowmen and snow angels. The snow gave an added dimension, producing
Sussex 50 some very picturesque scenes, many captured on camera.
North

Greater
100
Manchester

Lancashire 70

Cumbria 34

Durham 70 Temperatures recorded at one weather station in Ross-on-Wye during the


week read:
Northumberland 33

Yorkshire 1

Maximum
Minimum

5th Feb 2 -1
6th Feb 2 -1
2nd Feb 3 -1
8th Feb 4 -2
3rd Feb 5 -3
4th Feb 5 -3
7th Feb 5 -3

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