Cold Snap Gridlocks Europe

(22 Dec 09 - RV) Eurostar trains between Britain and France resumed today after three-days of cancellations because of heavy snow.


But severe weather conditions continued to cause travel chaos in throughout Europe.


Central and Northern Europe have been brought to a virtual standstill after record snow falls and authorities are warning people to limit all unnecessary travel.


In Britain many airports returned to normal after snow and ice forced closures today, but knock-on delays and cancellations are expected.


We spoke to forecaster at the British Met Office, Barry Gromit about the weather for the next few days and the prospects of a white Christmas