Thursday late afternoon's weather for the west of the region

Bitterly cold easterly winds with persistent snow, especially in west.

Today:Bitterly cold with a continuation of snow showers in a strengthen easterly wind. Snow will become more persistent and heavy through the day in the west, with possible blizzards developing, but perhaps becoming drier further east across Kent and London. Maximum temperature 0°C.

Tonight:Very cold and windy with snow in the west, perhaps with freezing rain enhancing the ice risk. Meanwhile, likely drier in the east. Most precipitation should become lighter after midnight. Minimum temperature -4°C.