I see the East Coast of USA has suffered from record snowstorms, with over 3 feet of snow in places and everywhere just stays indoors, or clears their driveways and paths, so that the authorities can clear the roads ready for th ereturn to work - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-35392008. By the time the storm reaches our shores (around Thursday) we will only suffer strong winds and rain.