The snow and ice is causing disruption across the district for a second day running.
There are delays on most roads, and congestion on the M11 and M25.
Minor delays are affecting the Central underground line due to a lack of trains, with many drivers struggling to make it into work.
Confirmed school closures in the district today (Thursday January 7 2010):
Coopersale and Theydon Garnon School, Epping
Davenant Foundation School, Loughton
Debden Park High, Loughton
Dr Walker's Primary School, Fyfield nr. Ongar
Epping Primary School
Epping Upland Primary, Epping
Hereward Primary, Loughton
High Beach CofE Primary School, High Beach, Loughton
High Ongar Primary
Hillhouse Primary, Waltham Abbey
Ivy Chimneys Primary, Epping
Lambourne Primary School, Abridge
Little Buddies Nursery Pre-School, Ongar
Moreton C of E Primary, Nr Ongar
Oakview Special School, Loughton
Roding Valley High School, Loughton
Shelley Primary, Ongar
St John Fisher Catholic Primary, Loughton
St John's C of E Secondary, Epping
St Lawrence Pre-School, Waltham Abbey
Staples Road Junior & Infants, Loughton
Thomas Willingale Primary, Loughton
Upshire Primary, Waltham Abbey
White Bridge Infants & Junior, Loughton
Woodcroft Special School, Loughton
Families with children attending schools not on the above list are advised to contact the schools directly.
Email in your snow reports to etobin@london.newsquest.co.uk and dbinns@london.newsquest.co.uk
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules here