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Mimi Launder
Feb 26, 2018

Picture: Westminster Bridge during snowfall. January, 2013
Getty Images / AFP / Stringer; Twitter / @TechnicallyRon
The Beast from the East has hit Britain.
No, our island is not under some terrifying Lord of the Rings-esque threat. Sadly, the reality is even more panic-inducing: we've got snow.
Up to 20cm are expected in the worst-affected areas over the weak, while in some places the wind chill means it could feel as cold as -15C.
The Met Office have been ramped up its warnings all the way to amber in the north east, the midlands and the south east, even in London.
Understandably, the capital is struggling to cope.
It is snowing in London. No other weather is important. Ubers are now just a staffie with a sled attached. Gangs of… https://t.co/3rbWHQbCMk— TechnicallyRon (@TechnicallyRon) 1519635069
Our infrastructure is crumbling under the pressure.
As some part of the UK are set to feel colder than the Arctic circle, treacherous conditions are cancelling trains and destroying hope.
Terrible #snow through London. Causing travel chaos throughout. This 1mm of Snow is said to last for about 5 minute… https://t.co/F6auiZqCT6— Cosy Cat Ltd (@Cosy Cat Ltd) 1519636601
Me, enjoying the snow but knowing London transport will shut down if it settles https://t.co/RnNacVFQwR— Phoebe Parke (@Phoebe Parke) 1519634355
The fighters and survivors among us are taking the necessary steps.
Had 8 flakes of snow so I'm off to Tesco to buy 52 loaves of bread and 94 pints of milk.— Amanda (@Amanda) 1519635400
Sliding into campus like... ❄️ #mondaymotivation #snow https://t.co/KGMIK3ZELZ— Imperial College (@Imperial College) 1519635944
While some people have the luxury to be smug.
Wherever you are, we wish you luck out there.
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