(More policy makers had signed up, but the snow prevented some - perhaps lacking Mussell's determination - from attending).

The timing was such that ice and snow prevented a hasty retreat to the hospital.

And only the snow was preventing her from going to him.

Bright needs his appendix removed, but the snow has prevented travel to the nearest hospital, so they do emergency surgery on him in Andy's office.

Heavy snow or rainwater which has accumulated may also prevent proper inflation.

It seemed that it required a delicate balance to whomp, and the snow prevented this.

On February 3, 2008 snow prevented two Top League games being played in the 13th and final round of the fifth season.

In cold conditions, snow and ice can prevent the correct operation of switches.

Heavy wind and snow prevented searchers from reaching the crash site for over a week.

"From my observation, I should say that the snow will prevent anybody from going to church or anywhere else tomorrow morning."