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Met Office Verdict on Chances of Snow in London in January 2026 'Cold Snap'
The Met Office warns of icy conditions and a small risk of snow with up to 5cm possible, urging caution for travelers and pedestrians in the capital.
- On Friday, January 2, the Met Office issued a yellow weather warning for snow and ice from midnight until noon, covering London and areas down to Kent and up to Manchester amid a cold snap.
- The Met Office says there is a small but real risk of snow for London as colder air pushes south later this week, though widespread disruptive snowfall currently looks unlikely.
- Local accumulations and rapidly forming ice are the main immediate hazards, with snow up to 5cm possible on higher ground in North Wales and north-west England and icy surfaces increasing slip risks, the Met Office says.
- Rail and air passengers face likely delays and cancellations, forecasters warned, while parts of Scotland could see up to 40cm of snow and temporary blizzard conditions causing power cuts.
- Into next week, the cold spell is expected to persist with further warnings possible as temperatures remain well below average and snow may fall around Tuesday, January 6 and Wednesday, January 7 in London.
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