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2009 England Snowstorm Impact Report

In February 2009, the South East of England experienced significant snowfall, leading to widespread school closures and travel disruptions. Over 250 schools in Essex alone were reported closed, while major airports faced operational challenges. Despite the chaos, the snow provided children with opportunities for outdoor play and picturesque scenes.

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2009 England Snowstorm Impact Report

In February 2009, the South East of England experienced significant snowfall, leading to widespread school closures and travel disruptions. Over 250 schools in Essex alone were reported closed, while major airports faced operational challenges. Despite the chaos, the snow provided children with opportunities for outdoor play and picturesque scenes.

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Jack Historical Study

England 2009

Winter wonderland
or woe?

Winter weather forces schools


to close

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

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

County Closed
This table shows the number
South East
Essex 250+ of schools reported closed.
Hertfordshire 100+
Middlesex 80+ It was interesting to note
Sussex 50+
North
Greater Manchester 100
Lancashire 70
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Cumbria 34
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Durham 70
Northumberland 33
Yorkshire 1
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that although the snow is This gave the children lots
no heavier in the South time to play in the snow,
East of England, one of the snowballing, making snowmen
eastern counties has and snow angels. The snow
reported more than 250 of gave an added dimension,
its schools are closed. producing some very
picturesque scenes, many
captured on camera.

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temperature recorded at one


Maxi Minim
weather station in Toss-on- mu um
Wye during the week read
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6th feb 2 -1
2nd feb 3 -1
8th feb 4 -2
3rd feb 5 -3
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