Brrr! London braced for snow and -5C with an icy blast on the way next week

LONDON is set to be hit by an icy blast next week - with freezing temperatures and snow on the way. Light snow showers and sleet are expected to break out across the capital on Wednesday afternoon and continue into the evening, according to forecasters.

Temperatures are expected to plummet further, to below-freezing early next week. Monday is due to be the coldest day, with the mercury due to drop to -2C in parts of London, while the Met Office says it will feel more like -5C. This weekend is expected to be sunny but cold, with freezing temperatures expected on Sunday night. Meteorologist Alex Burkill said next week will bring "very cold" weather across the UK and the potential for "significant disruptive snow" in central and southern England.