Misery for commuters as heavy snow paralyses Paris (2) Exceptionally heavy snowfall brought public transport in Paris and surrounding regions to a near halt Wednesday, spelling misery for commuters after hundreds were forced to abandon their cars on roads and motorways. On the outskirts of Paris, one of the French capital's primary arteries - the N118 - remained closed and will reopen on Thursday according to local authorities. IMAGES (completes VID1139020_EN)