Is it going to snow in London? Map shows cold weather on the way

Is It Going to Snow in London? Map Shows Cold Weather on the Way

Advanced weather maps provide an early look at the potential for snow in the UK as winter approaches. Net Weather's modeling maps predict snow risk weeks ahead, offering insight into what to expect during the early winter period.

Snow Risk Near London

The highest chance of snow near London falls around November 16 and 17. During this time, areas including the Midlands and Norfolk face snow risks exceeding 30%. However, any snow in southern England during this period is expected to be light, generally less than 1cm per hour.

Scotland's Snow Outlook

Scotland faces the greatest risk, particularly in the Cairngorms, where snow risk reaches up to 90% around November 13 and beyond. Despite this, the snow in England, mixed with wet weather, is not likely to settle in November, though flurries may occur if temperatures drop further.

Official Forecast from the Met Office

“Whilst the expected weather patterns during late November are highly uncertain, there is a greater chance of spells of high pressure during this period, bringing more in the way of dry weather compared to the current weather pattern, which also increases the chances of overnight fog and frost,” the Met Office predicts.

The Met Office’s long-range forecast does not anticipate snow in London until the very end of November or early December.

Additional Context

The combination of wet conditions with colder temperatures makes significant snowfall in the south unlikely in November, though light snow flurries may be seen in the air at times.

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Summary

Early forecasts suggest the first real snow risk in London and surrounding areas is mid-November, but any snow will be light and unlikely to settle; heavier snow remains mostly confined to Scotland until later in the season.

London Evening Standard — 2025-11-07