London and surrounding areas are prepared for light snow (though mostly drizzle) during the winter months. This winter the temperatures are colder and staying cold. Instead of rain and drizzle, there is heavy snow for which cities such as London are unprepared. Global warming?
http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2009/feb/02/snow-london-travel-chaos
As much as 20-30cm of snow is possible on the higher ground, with drifting occurring in fresh easterly winds.
Another band of heavy snow is moving across from France and could drop 10-20cm on Kent, Surrey and eastern parts.
A Met Office spokesperson, Sarah Holland, said: "Temperatures are going to barely reach freezing today because of the cold easterly winds moving in from northern Europe. There will be more snow coming through again tomorrow, though lower levels might be a bit slushy.
"The rest of the week is going to remain cold. There could still be snow on Thursday. Because we have been used to milder winters, for many this snow is a surprise."
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All London bus services were withdrawn because of fears for passenger safety, leaving the snow-laden city streets unusually quiet. A limited bus service resumed this afternoon.
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