A snow plough is at work in Nancy, eastern France on 20 December 2010. The pre-Christmas cold snap and heavy snowfalls across Europe continued to cause travel chaos, stranding travellers and also claiming a handful of lives as roads and pavement became treacherous. EPA/MATHIEU CUGNOT
People enjoy snow in Place Stanislas in Nancy, on 20 December 2010 in Nancy, eastern France. The pre-Christmas cold snap and heavy snowfalls across Europe continued to cause travel chaos, stranding travellers and also claiming a handful of lives as roads and pavement became treacherous. EPA/MATHIEU CUGNOT
A view of snow-covered roofs on 20 December 2010 in Nancy, eastern France. The pre-Christmas cold snap and heavy snowfalls across Europe continued to cause travel chaos, stranding travellers and also claiming a handful of lives as roads and pavement became treacherous. EPA/MATHIEU CUGNOT
People walk on a snow-covered street in Nancy, as snow continues to fall in eastern France on 20 December 2010. The pre-Christmas cold snap and heavy snowfalls across Europe continued to cause travel chaos, stranding travellers and also claiming a handful of lives as roads and pavement became treacherous. EPA/MATHIEU CUGNOT
A woman walks through a snow covered Place Stanislas, 20 December 2010, in Nancy, France. Heavy snowfall has reaked havoc across northern Europe, causing major travel disruptions. EPA/MATHIEU CUGNOT
Cars and trucks drive slowly on the A31 Nancy-Metz motorway on 20 December 2010. The pre-Christmas cold snap and heavy snowfalls across Europe continued to cause travel chaos, stranding travellers and also claiming a handful of lives as roads and pavement became treacherous. EPA/MATHIEU CUGNOT
Cars and trucks drive slowly on the A31 Nancy-Metz motorway on 20 December 2010 near Nancy, eastern France. The pre-Christmas cold snap and heavy snowfalls across Europe continued to cause travel chaos, stranding travellers and also claiming a handful of lives as roads and pavement became treacherous. EPA/MATHIEU CUGNOT
Road signs are seen near Nancy, France, 20 December 2010. The pre-Christmas cold snap and heavy snowfalls across Europe continued to cause travel chaos, stranding travellers and also claiming a handful of lives as roads and pavement became treacherous. EPA/MATHIEU CUGNOT
A general view of Nancy under snow, eastern France, 20 December 2010. The pre-Christmas cold snap and heavy snowfalls across Europe continued to cause travel chaos, stranding travellers and also claiming a handful of lives as roads and pavement became treacherous. EPA/MATHIEU CUGNOT
Snow covers the Holocaust memorial in Berlin, Germany, 17 December 2010. Media reports state that Europe is bracing itself for more snow and freezing temperatures that are likely to disrupt transport. EPA/TIM BRAKEMEIERepa Snow covers the Holocaust memorial in Berlin, Germany, 17 December 2010. Media reports state that Europe is bracing itself for more snow and freezing temperatures that are likely to disrupt transport. EPA/TIM BRAKEMEIER
An abandoned car stands in a snow bank on the Wasserkuppe hig plateau in Germany, 20 December 2010. Over 30 cm of snow fell overnight. EPA/UWE ZUCCHIepa An abandoned car stands in a snow bank on the Wasserkuppe hig plateau in Germany, 20 December 2010. Over 30 cm of snow fell overnight. EPA/UWE ZUCCHI
A view from inside a car as heavy snow effects the M5 motorway in Worcestershire, West Midlands, England, 20 December 2010. Winter snow weather caused severe traffic problems with many roads seriously affected with freezing ice and snow. EPA/NIGEL ISKANDER UK AND IRELAND OUT
Cars travel cautiously on untreated side roads as workers leave the city centre of Birmingham, West Midlands, England, 20 December 2010. Winter snow weather caused severe traffic problems with many roads seriously affected with freezing ice and snow. EPA/NIGEL ISKANDER UK AND IRELAND OUT
Cars queue to leave the city centre of Birmingham, West Midlands, England, 20 December 2010. Winter snow weather caused severe traffic problems with many roads seriously affected with freezing ice and snow. EPA/NIGEL ISKANDER UK AND IRELAND OUT
Typical Dutch windmills near the village of Stompwijk are seen in a white winter landscape iduring a sunny day on 20 December 2010. The Koninklijk Nderlands Meteoroligisch Intituut, the national Dutch Meteorological Institute, predicts continous subzero temperatures of down to minus 15 degrees Celsius for the upcoming days. EPA/LEX VAN LIESHOUT
