I suppose the difference here is it is a rarety to get any amount of snow and we just are not equipped for it! Our cars aren't made for snow travel and cost cutting councils choose which roads to grit. Personally I think it does us all good to slow down for a day and get outside to enjoy it! Far better the kids have some fond memories of snow, it won't be long before we don't see it in this country (if global warming carries on as they are warning!). So i say lets enjoy it, what better reason for us rat racing brits to take a day off work and spend it with the family!!