We are not used to snow in London. Aside from the practical and logistical difficulties it creates, the visual and audio impact of snow is quite amazing. The first thing I notice on venturing out is how quiet things have become. The lack of people, cars, vans and noise is wonderful. We live near an open heath land and the play of light on the undulating snow results in an incredible display of colours and blinding white.

Snow's beauty brings out creativity in us. In addition to the mandatory snowmen, there is evidence everywhere of our's need to create and leave our mark. Snow sculptures and even an igloo can been seen on the Heath.

Monet's Cart and Road under Snow from 1865 does well to capture the blues and oranges that only snow conditions can produce.