I was in Harrogate on Thursday and although it snowed and was bitterly cold the roads were fine until we hit the York ringroad and then it was drifting and visibility was terrible. Being sensible I wore my business suit a scarf thick tights a furry anorak and angora gloves. Rather sensibly, I thought, I had also taken a blanket a couple of apples and a supply of water. My colleague who was driving failed to warn me of the very efficient air conditioning in his vehicle which meant that during the entire journey he travelled in shirtsleeves and I sat and sweltered!