Snow forecast for London as temperatures to plunge below freezing

"Londoners can expect snow in the capital in the new year, forecasters have said. It comes as freezing temperatures continue to sweep across the UK, resulting in health alerts being set by the forecaster in parts of England and Scotland. According to BBC weather, the capital can expect light snow on Monday, January 5, when many will be returning to work and temperatures could be as low as -3."

"This can build to a whopping 30cm or more on the highest routes and hills, the forecaster added. Freezing temperatures sweep across the nation as the UK braces for snow An amber alert has also been issued by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), which said the weather is likely to result in significant impacts across health and social care services, as well as a rise in deaths in those aged 65 or over, or with health conditions."

London can expect light snow on Monday 5 January with lows around -3C. Temperatures are set to fall to about -1C on New Year’s Eve, -2C on January 2-3 and -3C on January 4. A yellow warning for snow and ice covers parts of Scotland from 06:00 on New Year’s Day until midnight on January 2, with frequent heavy snow showers likely to disrupt travel. Snow amounts of 2-5cm are expected by Friday morning, rising to 10cm locally and 10-20cm above 200m, with 30cm+ on highest routes. An amber health alert covers north-east and north-west England, warning of impacts on health and social care and increased deaths among those aged 65+ or with health conditions.

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