Snow could hit London this weekend: Met Office forecaster says there’s a chance of ‘wide snowfall’ across the capital
- Two yellow weather warning have been put in place for the UK for snow and ice
Published: 06:54, 29 November 2023 | Updated: 11:34, 29 November 2023
There is a chance of ‘wide snowfall’ across London[2] this weekend as Brits in North England and Scotland wake up to snow after temperatures plunged below zero.
An arctic chill is bringing snow and ice to swathes of the UK today with temperatures set to drop even lower.
The current London forecast for the week has dropped with a daytime temperature of 7C on Tuesday falling to 4C from Wednesday onwards before 3C on Saturday.
Video on social media shows commuters driving in blizzards overnight, while others show parked cars blanketed in white stuff on their driveways.
Snow fell in North Yorkshire, with police taking to social media to make motorists aware of road closures on the A169.
People living in those areas are advised to expect showers this morning that will likely see ice form on untreated surfaces, which may make some roads and pathways hazardous and slippery.
Snow is also expected, especially for people in places away from windward coasts, with the Met Office[3] predicting up to 3cm of snow.
The Met Office has issued two yellow weather warnings – one for snow and ice until 11am today for parts of northern and eastern Scotland, north-east England and Yorkshire.
The second is set until 11am tomorrow for eastern Scotland and north-east England down to North Yorkshire.
SUNDERLAND: A snow covered street in Sunderland this morning
SUNDERLAND: A dog walker braves the chilly weather and enjoys a walk along snow covered streets this morning
NORTH TYNESIDE: Six-month-old baby Finnley Daniels experiences snow for the first time
YORKSHIRE: Goathland train station covered in snow this morning
SCOTLAND: Snow covered scene in The Scottish Borders today
Sadiq Khan posted on X: ‘The temperature is due to drop below freezing tonight’
LONDON: Commuters brave the dense fog this morning in Richmond Park, south-west London
The Met Office map shows where the country will be hit by more flurries and ice today
The Met warned that people may see up to 5cm of snowfall in higher parts of northeast Scotland.
Some roads and rail services are likely to be impacted, with Britons warned to prepare for longer or delayed journey times on roadways, railways, and public transport.
Those unable to stay home as conditions turn icy and slippery are encouraged to plan their journeys using the relevant traffic websites for Scotland, England, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued warnings of its own, with yellow and amber cold-health alerts for northern regions of England until December 5.
Met Office deputy chief meteorologist David Oliver warned of an uncertain weather period on Thursday and Friday for the southern half of England and Wales.
SLOCHD SUMMIT, SCOTLAND: Footage shows a commuter driving in blizzards early this morning
NEWCASTLE: Snow is seen caking the roads in North Yorkshire Moors early this morning
ABERDEEN, SCOTLAND: A bus stop is seen frosted with snow and ice in the early hours of today
SLOCHD SUMMIT, SCOTLAND: People have taken to social media this morning to share photos and videos of the snow
‘The weather models are highlighting several possible solutions from very wet to mainly dry, with a mainly dry picture the most probable outcome at present,’ he said.
‘However, some models include the prospect of an area of low pressure developing and moving in from the south or south-west.
‘If this solution proves to be correct, we could see an area of warmer and moisture-laden air ‘bumping’ into the cold air further north.
Along the boundary of the two air masses lies a zone across southern and central Britain where snowfall could develop fairly widely.’
He added: ‘Snow in any affected area is unlikely to be anything more than transient and short-lived, but it could lead to small totals and some disruption over a few hours before melting.’
Snow is not expected to linger as ground temperatures usually remain relatively high at this time of year compared to late winter after the ground loses more of its warmth.
References
- ^ Katherine Lawton (www.dailymail.co.uk)
- ^ London (www.dailymail.co.uk)
- ^ Met Office (www.dailymail.co.uk)