Is it going to snow in London? Met Office hints winter storms could be heading to capital

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Forecaster says there are indications a ‘blocked weather pattern’ will develop in early December

The Met Office has warned there of an increased chance of “winter hazards” in its long-range forecast, which suggests southern Britain is set to face some of the worst weather.

The forecaster says there are indications that a “blocked weather pattern” will develop in the early part of December, increasing the chances of colder conditions overall.

“Further rain is probable across southern and perhaps central areas,” it predicts in its forecast for the two weeks from November 28 to December 12.

“With a blocked weather pattern signalled to develop, this increases the chance of colder conditions overall, with associated winter hazards, e.g. snow and ice, occurring,” the Met Office adds.

The outlook for the rest of November is also looking distinctly changeable and unsettled.

Southern areas of the country are most likely to experience the wettest weather as low pressure systems roll in from the Atlantic - with “strong winds” also possible.

Parts of London woke up to the first frost of the season on Friday, with sub-zero temperatures bringing an icy sheen to car windscreens and pavements.

Temperatures are tipped to dip below zero again on Friday night with a daytime high of 9C expected on Saturday.

It comes as the polar vortex above the Arctic reversed direction in what scientists say is the earliest major “sudden stratospheric warming” (SSW) on record.

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