Heavy snow brings widespread disruption across UK and Germany

LONDON, U.K.: Several major airports were forced to suspend flights as heavy snow and freezing rain caused widespread disruption across Europe on January 5, particularly in the U.K. and Germany.

Bad weather in the U.K. has raised concerns that rural areas, especially in northern England, could be cut off. Up to 15 inches of snow have been reported above 985 feet.

The National Grid, which manages the count