Is it going to snow in London? Forecaster predicts wintry showers on five separate days next week

"Cold temperatures are set to hit the UK next week, which could see snow fall in the capital. Sleet and snow are expected to arrive in London across five days next week from January 27 until February 1. The BBC has predicted wintry showers will fall on Tuesday, starting at around 6am, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. It will average around 6C with nighttime temperatures dropping to 1C, so it's unlikely the snow will stick."

"The UK will see a battle between Atlantic weather systems attempting to push in from the west while high pressure and colder, drier conditions attempt to exert some influence from the east. Initially, milder Atlantic air is expected to dominate for most parts, with showers or longer spells of rain. Temperatures are likely to be around or a little above average, except in the far northeast where it is likely to be colder with some sleet or snow."

Cold conditions are expected over late January into early February, with sleet and snow possible in London between January 27 and February 1. Wintry showers are forecast for Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, with daytime temperatures averaging around 6C and nighttime lows near 1C, making significant accumulation unlikely. A WX chart highlights purple areas indicating where snow may fall, moving from northern regions. The Met Office predicts a clash between milder Atlantic systems from the west and colder, drier high pressure from the east, with an increasing chance of a wider transition to colder, drier weather and localized snow. London snowfall will vary with small temperature differences and elevation.

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