For all those wishing and hoping for a "White Christmas" then if the weather continues as it is, which according to the weather specialists "it could do" they will have their dream come true, but for tens of thousands of others this snowfall has become nothing but a nightmare for all of them!

With the sudden overnight snowfall that has covered most of Kent, emergency services such as the A.A are receiving over 100 calls an hour from stranded and desperate motorists caught out in the white wilderness, who have broken down, had an accident or unfortunately are stuck in the snow with their vehicles.

All across Kent trains have come to a halt, thousands of commuters have been waiting for hours for trains to arrive, in a hope that the track will be cleared and take them to work, but their main anxiety is the hope that a train will be there at the station to get them home again, many have been left stranded along the railway line where the train just cannot go any further have had to spend a very uncomfortable night sleeping in the train!

For the hundreds of commuters waiting at stations in Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge and Sevenoaks, their wait became one of frustration, cold and eventually anger, many had been waiting for hours for their train to arrive to take them not only to London but to their workplace, the complete picture was one of utter despair as the awaited expectation of the train didn't arrive, many decided that the waiting was just too much and went home to lose their day's work, and many their day's pay! 

Hundreds of schools across the region have been closed much to the great pleasure of the children who have taken this opportunity of having a good depth of snow to get the sled's out and fly down the nearest hill as fast as they can.

Gatwick airport has been closed for the day as runway's have been covered in inches of snow, despite the Airport Authority having the means to clear the snow, the runway's have been covered in ice, every indication is that the airport will be able to resume normal operations very soon.

Over 100 lorries become stranded by the Dartford crossing causing chaos to the area, some being unable to make any headway due to the icy roads. The M25 has become a nightmare for hundreds of motorists, as they have had to either stay in their vehicles or leave them to find near-by accomodation until the snow has been cleared.

The roads have become chaotic with traffic coming to a standstill, as many hundreds of trucks are having to rest up in the motorway layby's while the roads are cleared, although this is major problem for the Highway's Commision everything is being done to resolve the dangerous conditions that face every vehicle using the roads.

Kent Police have been called to many accidents, where vehicles have collided and caused problems blocking roads, in other situations they have assisted motorists to get their vehicles out of danger by moving them from dangerous positions after an accident.

For the children, they are having the time of their lives and are making the most of this white wonderland, the making a snowmen is what they really enjoy doing, so mum's and dad's get the carrots out for the nose, coal for the eyes, and an old hat and jacket to keep the dear old snowman or snowwomen warm!

This little girl has made the most of the snow as her dad Neil helped her make her very first snowman, Lily is delighted by her and her dad's handywork and although it freezing out there, she is enjoying every minute as the snow keeps falling, this could be the very first white Christmas this little girl has seen...Hope you are right Lily! 

Kent Police Weather Warning

With the sudden cold spell and snow falls hitting many areas in the county of Kent, which have become enveloped in snow with roads turning from slush to ice within hours, Kent Police are urging motorists to listen to traffic updates on local broadcasts before setting out on their journey as officers have received a number of calls relating to delays in many parts of Kent.  A number of reports have been made regarding vehicles becoming stuck in the snow and significant traffic delays due to the weather conditions.

Many of the major breakdown services have already received many hundreds of calls for assistance as motorists have broken down or had an accident on snow covered and icy roads.

Kent County Council and The Highways Agency are sending resources to many areas to help clear the snow and make certain that the roads are fully gritted, but until that time significant delays are to be expected.

Kent Police works with partner agencies to keep people safe. Motorists can reduce the risk of problems by keeping up-to-date with the weather forecast and road conditions before setting off on their journeys.