London sees snowfall as storm threatens more snow for southeast England

WorldEnvironment
7 Jan 2026 • 12:56 AM MYT
The Independent
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  • London has seen a sprinkling of snow, with the UK capital usually one of the mildest spots in the UK.
  • Widespread snow and ice are causing school closures and significant travel disruption across Britain.
  • Storm Goretti, the first named storm of the year, is expected to bring further heavy snow to parts of the UK, worsening travel conditions in Britain.
  • The Met Office has issued amber warnings for heavy snow in Scotland and a yellow warning for snow across parts of England, including the southeast, and Wales later this week.
  • A major incident has been declared by Aberdeenshire council as the area deals with ongoing heavy snow.

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