Apparently, according to the local records, this wintry weather does not happen more than about once in a decade. Twelve inches of snow in 36 hours! And the countryside and villages are transformed into a picture book scene. 
Although picturesque and exciting for a newcomer to the area, snow in these areas can be very disrupting -- few people have vehicles equipped with snow tyres or chains and as harldy anyone in these usually warmer climes are accustomed to driving on snow covered or icy roads, the world around us came to a virtual halt. ....But I never heard a single soul complain about that and most of us were out there with our cameras and walking boots and enjoying the glacial beauty of a countryside clad in white.
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