Workers use a blower to remove snow from the tarmac of Zurich airport in Kloten after the region was hit by strong snow falls, Dec 17, 2010. [Photo/Agencies]
Boats covered in snow are seen at a port in Civitavecchia, 70km (43 miles) north of Rome, Dec 17, 2010. A large part of Italy was hit by snowfalls during the week. [Photo/Agencies]