Snow has been reported in parts of London as temperatures have actually plummeted. This morning (Friday, 9 December), there have been reports of snowfall in South London and North East London so far.
Sky News reporter Niall Paterson tweeted: “Snow in South London!” Meanwhile at around 8am, Leytonstone resident Charlotte Garratt said: “It’s snowing a bit in Leytonstone now!”
Forecasters predict it will snow in London next week – but it appears to be falling early. BBC weather experts have forecast the first signs for Wednesday (14 December), when hail is expected in parts of the capital, such as Richmond-upon-Thames in the afternoon.
Later on Thursday (15 December), Kenley in South London is forecast to see heavy snowfall in the early hours, so Londoners in parts of Croydon may wake up to a sprinkling of snow that morning. Moving on to Friday (December 16), light snow is forecast for most of West London with light snow forecast throughout the night into Saturday morning in places such as Uxbridge, Harrow, Hounslow, Wembley, Edgware and Stanmore.
Chingford in East London also has an evening snow forecast, with heavy snow around 10am on Saturday morning (17 December). The forecast for London is generally for hail Saturday morning, so there may be other parts of the city that will also see snow.
For all the latest updates on snow in London, follow our live blog below.
Have you ever seen snow in your part of London? Let us know in the comments here or send pictures to hannah.kane@reachplc.com
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Clear the snow and ice early in the day
Move the snow while it is loose before it is packed together. If you remove the top layer, the sun will do the rest and a handful of salt will stop it from re-freezing overnight.
Clear and prevent slips
Take care where you move the snow
Don’t shovel snow into your neighbor’s driveway or gutter, even if it’s a pain.
Make a path in the middle for walking then shovel snow from the sides.
Offer to clear your neighbour’s paths
If your neighbors are sick or elderly (and you can handle it), you may want to help them out.
If things look really bad and they can’t get out at all, call the board.
Met Office issues weather warning to Londoners as snow and ice set to create dangerous conditions next week
Londoners have been warned to warm themselves with the snow and ice that will rock the capital on Sunday.
You can read all about the Met Office warning here.
Met Office issues Yellow warning for Snow & Ice in London
The Met Office has confirmed our wildest dreams (or worst fears). Snow may hit London on Sunday.
Weather services never like to use the language of certainty, but the warnings are there.
The Met Office said: “Snow could fall across the east and south-east of England, creating a risk of disruption to travel especially early Monday morning.”
Snow in Wallington as residents ask ‘Where can you buy a sledge?’
There have been more reports of snow in South London after residents of Wallington noticed flakes above the neighborhood sandwiched between Croydon and Sutton.
Duncan Inglis shouted: “It’s SNOW FALLING, anyone know where to buy a sled?”
Commenters recommend a trash can lid, a piece of hardboard, and a black trash bag if you can’t track down the toboggan.
Snow on a car?
A MyLondon reader kindly sent in a photo of them snowing on a car outside their home.
If you saw snow this morning, send your photo to callum.cuddeford@reachplc.com
Snow in South London ‘lasted as long as Liz Truss’
There have been reports of snow in South London just after 9pm but no one has asked for proof.
Sky News correspondent Niall Paterson tweeted, “Snow in south London!” at 09:06.
Gabriel Milland said: “Tweet a picture of Morley strapped to the snow for proof.”
Benjamin Butterworth added: “Photo or it didn’t happen.”
In response to the comments, Niall joked: “It lasts as long as Liz Truss.”
Every single word of the Christmas classic ‘Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!’
Oh, it’s such a bad weather outside But the fire is so lovely And since we have nowhere to go Let it snow! Let it snow! Let it snow!
Man it’s showing no sign of stopping And I brought me some corn to pop The lights are off deep down Let it snow! Let it snow!
When we finally kiss goodnight How I hate to go out in a storm But if you really hold me tight All the way home I’ll feel warm
And the fire slowly diesAnd, my dear, we are still goodbyeBut as long as you love meLet it snow! Let it snow and snow!
When we finally kiss goodnight How I hate to go out in a storm But if you really hold me tight All the way home I’ll feel warm
Oh, the fire is slowly dyingAnd, my dear, we are still goodbyeBut as long as you love me Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!
First photo of snowflakes in London
A Londoner has shared evidence of snowflakes in South West London this morning. Epiphany Appleseed snapped a photo of snow on a log and said “It started early in SW London”.
It starts early in SW London… #snow #StormHour ❄❄❄ pic.twitter.com/sBKtZiiTVN
Cold Weather Payments triggered as temperatures plummet to -10C in UK
The arctic boom has triggered £25 worth of cold weather payments in more than 300 postal code areas across England and Wales.
The payments are the first time assistance has been handed out to households for energy bills this winter.
MyLondon has put together a list to see if you qualify for financial aid and you can check it here.
Video shows snow in Reigate just outside London
Snow fell over Reigate in Surrey just 20 minutes south of Croydon in South London.
Do you have snow videos? Please email callum.cuddeford@reachplc.com or send me WhatsApp on 07580255582
Huge wall of snow set hit London on Sunday
The latest weather forecast map from the Met Office shows an expected English Channel blizzard that will hit London on Sunday.
AccuWeather estimated the white object was 2 inches (6 cm) high as temperatures across the UK plunged well below freezing.
Do you have snow in your part of London?
If so, get in touch! We’d love to see your photos. Email them to hannah.kane@reachplc.com
Latest BBC forecast didn’t predict snow until next week
Looks like no one saw this in the cards for today!
The BBC’s latest forecast doesn’t predict snow in London until at least Wednesday, December 14th, with an afternoon of hail in Richmond forecast.
It will then spread to areas such as Croydon on Thursday, before Hounslow, Uxbridge and Hillingdon in West London on Friday.
Snow reported in parts of London
Hello and welcome to our live snow blog! Temperatures really plummeted in London overnight with some reports of snowfall this morning.
So far it has been reported in South London by Sky News journalist Niall Paterson, and Charlotte Garratt has reported it in Leytonstone, North East London.
The Met Office currently states London is at a chilly 1C, but the ‘feels like’ temperature is -1C.
Does London have snow fall?
Cities can go to extremes sometimes. Snowfall is rare in winter, falling an average of 16 days per year, though rarely heavy.
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How can you predict a blizzard is coming?
Although blizzards are tracked by satellite, weather forecasters use computer models to predict their path. Models reside on giant supercomputers and are kept informed about the current state of the atmosphere.
. Blizzard WARNING: Sustained winds or frequent gusts of 35 miles per hour or more, plus heavy snow or gusts reducing visibility to less than a quarter mile, are expected for three hours or more.
How is snow detected?
Dual polarization radar can clearly identify rain, sleet, snow or ice pellets within clouds. NSSL scientists are developing an algorithm that will produce an estimate of whether precipitation is falling in liquid or frozen form, or if it reaches the ground.
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