But businesses say their employees are dedicated - with 61% of companies reporting less than 10% of their staff absent, and two-thirds reporting that any staff members facing poor travelling conditions are able to work from home.
Adam Marshall, director of policy and external affairs at the BCC, said: "The impact of winter weather on businesses has varied around the country - with some areas far worse hit than others. Nationally, though, businesses and their employees are responding with characteristic common sense.
"Even though three-quarters of businesses say their activities are being disrupted, they are also reporting relatively few absences, and high numbers of staff working from home. Taken together, business flexibility and employee diligence will limit the economic impact of the latest cold snap."
Employees remain dedicated to getting to work despite adverse weather
The cold snap is having a continuing impact on business, with 68% of employers reporting the condition of local roads is having the greatest impact on employees trying to get to work, according to the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC).
