London freezes as temperature plunges to -2C in five-day cold snap

"The forecaster has warned that an icy northerly wind means temperatures in some parts of the country could drop to -10C as the first cold snap of the season takes hold. In London, temperatures will remain at around 5C through the day until Friday, with colder conditions at night. The capital felt significantly colder throughout Monday despite sunny spells throughout the day."

"Wednesday to Friday will be the coldest part of the week, and this period has the greatest potential for impactful weather, with multiple warnings in place. Overnight, temperatures could get down to minus ten, with a significant wind chill from the strong northerly wind making things feel even colder. Wintry snow showers are expected to extend south through Wednesday and into Thursday, mainly affecting north facing coastal areas."

"London has become gripped by freezing weather with temperatures plunging below zero as a five-day cold snap kicks in. The therometer dropped around 10 degrees early on Tuesday morning as the mercury fell to -2C in the capital, according to the Met Office. The forecaster has warned that an icy northerly wind means temperatures in some parts of the country could drop to -10C as the first cold snap of the season takes hold."

Temperatures dropped to -2C in London early Tuesday as a five-day cold snap began, with some areas at risk of falling to -10C. Daytime highs in London will hover around 5C until Friday while nights turn colder and frosts form. Frosts appeared on cars in south east London and councils distributed free grit and rock salt for icy roads. Cold air has moved from Siberia across the Arctic, bringing an arctic snap by Wednesday with a strong northerly flow and significant wind chill. Snow showers could affect north-facing coasts and higher elevations, with 2-10cm possible in places.

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