Last night (Jan 5-6) was this winter’s coldest so far in the UK, with London hitting an extreme low of -8C. Snow is notoriously the most difficult weather phenomenon to accurately predict, but according to weather forecasters, there is a chance we could see the white stuff over the next few days. Here’s what they’re saying.

It comes as London is one of the few places in the UK today (Monday, January 5) to not have been hit with a weather warning. The Met Office has issued a series of yellow warnings of snow and ice, and amber warnings of snow across Britain.

So, here we take a look at what steps you can take to support those struggling on the streets during freezing temperatures. If you’re in England or Wales, the best thing to do if you see someone who is sleeping rough is to contact Streetlink.

The BBC predicts that temperatures will drop as low as -1C on the weekend, with light snowfall expected between 8am and 11am on Saturday January 3. Then another smattering of snow is forecast for 8pm on Saturday until 3am on Sunday morning.

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This is because the Mayor of London sent out a notice saying Severe Weather Emergency Protocol (SWEP) will be deactivated. But the move has been branded as ‘life-threatening’ for those with nowhere warm to sleep, after the city has seen snowfall and icy conditions today.

The cold snap is expected to have an impact on rail services, roads and ferries as people travel for New Year's events.

People across the UK are starting to gather for New Year’s Eve celebrations to welcome 2026.In London, around 100,000 people are expected to watch the fireworks organized by the Mayor along the Thames River.