In the states we don't think of the UK getting lots of snow. My sympathies to you. Last year South Jersey had a freakish winter. We had three major storms of shin-high snow. Major pain in the arse.
I hope you lads dig out without too much pain. Beside the amount of snow, is late November a bit early for snow where you live?
Whoever exalts himself will be humbled, whoever humbles himself will be exalted - Matthew 23:12