London weather: Will it snow as temperatures to plummet in capital and sleet on the way?

"The Met Office has said snowfall could hit hills and mountains in Scotland, Northern Ireland, northern England, and possibly North Wales in what it a "widespread wintry spell" next week. Bitter conditions are expected to move south as the week progresses. But currently, according to forecasters, only sleet is forecast to hit London - but this could change. Sleet will fall in the early hours of Thursday as temperatures plummet to 3C, according to BBC weather."

"Temperatures are to fall from Sunday as the heavy rainfall from Storm Claudia moves away. Lows of 5C are forecast in the capital on Sunday, before falling to 2C on Monday and Tuesday and 1C on Wednesday, the Met Office has said. Amber warnings for "persistent and heavy" rain come into force from noon on Friday until midnight and cover parts of Wales, the Midlands, the South West, the South East, and East of England, and have been extended into parts of northern England."

Snowfall could affect hills and mountains in Scotland, Northern Ireland, northern England and possibly North Wales during a widespread wintry spell next week. Bitter conditions are expected to move south as the week progresses. Currently only sleet is forecast for London, with sleet possible in the early hours of Thursday as temperatures fall to around 3C. Temperatures will drop from Sunday after heavy rainfall from Storm Claudia moves away, with lows of 5C on Sunday, 2C on Monday and Tuesday, and 1C on Wednesday. Amber warnings for persistent and heavy rain run from noon Friday to midnight, covering parts of England and Wales. Places could receive up to 80mm in England and 100-150mm on higher ground in Wales.

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