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Postby chenrezig » 15 Jan 2013, 14:03

I very briefly popped into the city to go to Jessops to see the manager (as advised by the administrator) long story but not here…

The hedge by the bus stop looked nice ..

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I didn’t hang about long, it was surprisingly clear in the city, not very many people about to start with… more coming in as I got to bus stop to come home…

Got to top of Prince of Wales Road looking towards the bus station and it looked like a curtain of fog coming towards us …I knew it wasn’t.. the snow got worse and worse as we got nearer home…

Riverside Road

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Along Plumstead Road and on parts of the estate you could hardly see, n the bus driver was having problems keeping the windscreen clear so he could see

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Norwich Ring Road

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At a couple of junctions as the bus turned the corner you could feel he was struggling to get a grip…

In now safe n warm, n just ahd a bowl of hot soup for dinner ...
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Postby wendy » 15 Jan 2013, 14:35

lovely photos Liz.
Ross took some on his phone to show how terrible the roads were., If I can see them I will add them on here
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Postby maureenho » 15 Jan 2013, 15:01

Good pic's Liz  than999

I'll have to dust my camera down and take a few.
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Postby chenrezig » 15 Jan 2013, 15:11

Please do Mo n Wendy... would love to see them

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Postby wendy » 15 Jan 2013, 15:43

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Norwich Airport has been forced to close due to heavy snow


Heavy snow has continued to cause disruption in Norfolk, with flights being cancelled and trains delayed.

Norfolk County Council said more than 57 schools had closed due to the cold weather, citing problems with ice, transport and heating.

Norwich Airport said it had been closed until further notice, advising people to contact their airline.

Greater Anglia said problems owing to snow had caused train delays between Norwich and Cambridge.

Norfolk Police said snow was causing a "gridlock" in Norwich, with drivers experiencing "hazardous driving conditions".

Grapes Hill on the inner city ring road has been closed as vehicles struggled to get up its steep slope.
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Police have closed much of Norwich City Centre because of the heavy snow fall with drivers being stopped at the Grapes Hill roundabout.

Lorna Gillin lives on Long John Hill, on the outskirts of Norwich, and said traffic was struggling to get up its steep slope.

Several stretches of road are blocked around the county and some schools are deciding to close early.

The A149 north Norfolk coast road has been blocked by snow and abandoned vehicles between Sheringham and Blakeney.

There are also problems on the A47 westbound at East Tuddenham near Dereham, the A11 northbound at Wymondham, the A140 Norwich to Ipswich Road at Dunston Hall and the A148 Norwich to Holt Road at Letheringsett.

Police have urged people to take care and stagger journeys where possible.

Bus operators have also been suffering severe delays due to worsening conditions, with Norwich park and ride services being suspended.

The Met Office has issued a yellow snow warning for the East of England, meaning the public should be aware of more disruption to come.

As much as 17cm (7in) of snow fell in parts of Norfolk on Monday.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-norfolk-21022971
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Postby maureenho » 15 Jan 2013, 15:46

Snow.............. 5 miles south of Norwich.
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Postby maureenho » 15 Jan 2013, 15:47

more snow
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Postby maureenho » 15 Jan 2013, 15:48

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Re: Travel in Norwich today ..

Postby Myrna » 15 Jan 2013, 16:05

than999 for the photo's,i think traffic on many roads have come to a standstill.
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Postby annie » 15 Jan 2013, 16:06

Great pics!
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Postby wendy » 15 Jan 2013, 16:19

taken from a mobile phone today
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Postby wendy » 15 Jan 2013, 16:22

the road is a main A road
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Re: Travel in Norwich today ..

Postby chenrezig » 15 Jan 2013, 16:27

than999  I have just been hearing on the local radio about people having left the Norfolk n Norwich hosp at 1.10pm and still haven't got to the Easton roundabout.

Traffic all over the city is at a standstill... Dereham Road, The Avenues ... I hate to think how Door-to-Door are doing today, I would imagine they have cancelled the pm trips?
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Postby wendy » 15 Jan 2013, 16:35

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Grapes Hill, going into Norwich today
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Postby Myrna » 15 Jan 2013, 16:37

than999  My husband works at the N&N and he has phoned to say he is stuck there,goodness only knows when he will be home tonight.
The car park has come to a complete standstill, no one can't get on or off the thing!!
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Postby wendy » 15 Jan 2013, 16:39

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this is what it used to be like,  West Street, Cromer in 1893

Myrna. I hope your husband gets home safely.
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Re: Travel in Norwich today ..

Postby maureenho » 15 Jan 2013, 16:44

Everywhere is looking like Narnia  09klj 09klj 09klj

Thanks for that info Liz, long time since I saw Grapes hill without traffic.

Glad I couldn't get to the hospital today then if it's at a standstill, hope your husband manages to get home Myrna ::j
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Postby wendy » 15 Jan 2013, 17:05

Did you know they had thunder and lightening at Lowestoft today?
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Postby irenee » 16 Jan 2013, 20:54

Thankyou for the photo's we have been very much the same in Redditch,

It is freezing hard and they say we are in for lots more snow by the weekend.

Keep warm love  Ireneexxxx
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Postby peggy » 18 Jan 2013, 17:07

Interesting photos Wendy - glad you are back safe and warm.
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