Snow and Ice Alert Hits South East London
The Met Office has slapped down a yellow weather warning as freezing temperatures threaten to bring snow and ice. The alert kicks in at 9pm tonight (March 6) and lasts until 10am tomorrow (March 7).
Snow showers are set to hit South East London not just tomorrow, but Wednesday too — so brace yourselves!
Travel Chaos Expected on Roads and Rails
Commuters beware: journey times will drag on with delays on roads, buses, and trains. Snow is predicted between 11am and 3pm Tuesday, with a hefty 60% chance of snow from 11am to 1pm, dropping slightly to 50% between 2pm and 3pm.
Wednesday looks grim too, with snow, sleet, and rain forecast though the Met Office hasn’t nailed down the hour-by-hour details yet. Luckily, by week’s end it should clear up.
Full Forecast Rundown
- Monday: Cloudy start with light rain creeping east. Some bright spells and showers pop up in the afternoon before cloud thickens again by evening. Top temp 8°C but a chilly breeze bites.
- Monday Night: Rain turning wintry over the hills, possibly dipping to lower areas overnight. Expect icy patches by morning. Low dips to freezing point, 0°C.
- Tuesday: Morning clouds, rain, and snow move south clearing the way for bright spells from the north. Max temp a frosty 5°C.
- Wednesday to Friday: Wednesday kicks off freezing cold with possible snow, sleet, and rain. Thursday and Friday warm up a bit but bring wet weather and strong winds.
Stay tuned and wrap up warm!
