Well firstly no snow was forcast for today, and on the weather this morning, it says we were suprised there was snow today so there was no warning.
Secondaly in the south and west of the UK (The area of the country that has the least snow) what is the point spending millions on equipment that is only used a few times a year? There isnt much need, and it this tight cost industry, you cant just spend millions on equipment, when there is so little return. Hopefully the snow will quickly clear and things will get back too normal.