Snow Alert: South East Faces Wintry Blast Next Week

Brace yourselves, South East! Heavy snow is on the horizon as the mercury plunges below freezing this weekend. Forecasters warn of a chilly spell with snow showers hitting parts of Kent, Surrey, and London from midweek.

Freezing Temps and Snow Showers Coming

  • Temperatures will hover around 3°C this weekend before dropping below zero Friday night (December 9).
  • Sleet showers start on Wednesday afternoon (December 14) in Kent and Surrey.
  • Heavy snow expected early Thursday morning (December 15), potentially leaving a morning dusting.

Weekend Snow for London and Beyond

  • Light snow forecast over West London Friday evening into Saturday morning (December 16–17).
  • East London faces heavy snow around 10 a.m. Saturday.
  • The wider South East will see sleet showers Saturday morning, with snow flurries across the region.

The Met Office has issued a heavy snow warning for London and surrounding areas. With temperatures set to stay icy, it’s shaping up to be a proper wintery week. Keep your scarves and boots handy!

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