Weather maps indicate snowfall in London next week, with temperatures dropping and rain expected to follow
London: Looks like snow is on the way again! Weather maps are showing that the capital could see some snow next week, with up to 0.5cm falling each hour over a 24-hour stretch.
After a bit of a break from the cold, temperatures have been on the rise. Just last week, it felt like -3°C, but now it’s warming up a bit. The UK Health Security Agency even extended its amber weather warning until today.
So, mark your calendars! Snow is expected to start falling on Friday evening and should continue into Saturday, stopping around midday. After that, expect some light showers turning into heavier rain as the weekend rolls in.
The Met Office has mentioned that the weather will be a bit wild, with a lot of rain and wind coming from the Atlantic. They’re saying we might see some colder spells too, so keep an eye out for frost and maybe even more snow.
Next week, temperatures are set to drop back down to freezing, peaking at 5°C on Wednesday before the snow hits. It’ll stay chilly over the weekend, only warming up a bit on Sunday.
This snowy forecast comes after some frosty weather that even froze the fountains in Trafalgar Square! The London Fire Brigade had to warn people about dogs getting stuck on frozen lakes. Plus, there have been some cold weather payments to help folks with their heating bills.
As for the rest of the week, tonight will be cloudy with some mist and fog. Wednesday will start off murky, but it should warm up a bit. Thursday looks dry but cloudy, and Friday might bring some wintry sunshine.
Overall, it seems like we’re in for a mix of cold and wet weather, so stay warm and keep an umbrella handy!
