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