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40 pictures capture chaos of Storm Goretti that coated West Midlands in a thick blanket of snow - damaging trees and trapping vehicles

Storm Goretti left a trail of disruption across the West Midlands as heavy snow battered towns and villages overnight.

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By Kirsty-Louise Card
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Damaged trees, icy roads and thick snow were reported across the region - with cars abandoned as drivers were unable to drive on slippery roads, flights suspended and trains halted.

The disruption continues today with schools closed, power cuts and ‘do not travel’ warnings.

A 24-hour weather warning for ice has been put in place following the disruption.  The weather warning is in place from midday on Friday to midday on Saturday (January 10).

Here are 33 pictures which capture the impact of the storm on communities across the Black Country so far: 

The scene around Aldridge after heavy snowfall.A view from Barr Beacon.
The scene around Aldridge after heavy snowfall.A view from Barr Beacon.
The scene around Aldridge after heavy snowfall.Trying to free a car.
The scene around Aldridge after heavy snowfall.Trying to free a car.
The scene around Aldridge after heavy snowfall.Abandoned cars along Bridle Lane.
The scene around Aldridge after heavy snowfall.Abandoned cars along Bridle Lane.
The scene around Aldridge after heavy snowfall.A driver tries to free his car in Bridle Lane.
The scene around Aldridge after heavy snowfall.A driver tries to free his car in Bridle Lane.
The scene around Aldridge after heavy snowfall.Aldridge centre.
The scene around Aldridge after heavy snowfall.Aldridge centre.
The scene around Aldridge after heavy snowfall.Clearing the path at Bar Beacon School.
The scene around Aldridge after heavy snowfall.Clearing the path at Bar Beacon School.
The scene around Aldridge after heavy snowfall.Two workers try to free their van along Beacon Road.
The scene around Aldridge after heavy snowfall.Two workers try to free their van along Beacon Road.
The scene around Aldridge after heavy snowfall.
The scene around Aldridge after heavy snowfall.
The scene around Aldridge after heavy snowfall.Clearing the pathway at Barr Beacon School.
The scene around Aldridge after heavy snowfall.Clearing the pathway at Barr Beacon School.
The scene around Aldridge after heavy snowfall.Two abandoned cars along Bridle Lane.
The scene around Aldridge after heavy snowfall.Two abandoned cars along Bridle Lane.