According to a report anchored by Sky News, Stanstead Airport suffered a temporary closure as "a thin blanket of snow fell in the early hours, causing the temporary closure of Stansted Airport from 6am. It re-opened just over two hours later but departures are delayed.
Meanwhile Network Rail reported delays across southern England, while London Underground and Overground services were affected.
Delays of up to 40 minutes are expected between Reading and London Waterloo, due to fewer trains running.
No trains were able to run between Watford Junction in Hertfordshire and Harrow and Wealdstone in North West London, while snow caused disruption between London and Reading in Berkshire.
Trains were unable to run between Barnes and Hounslow via Brentford in West London, while there were delays between London and Ashford International in Kent.
In London, there were delays on the London Overground, and the Metropolitan, Central and Bakerloo Tube lines, while a faulty train led to delays on the Victoria line.
The snow is expected to melt away by mid-morning."
According to BBC, the weather highs for today is expected to be 3 degrees Centrigrade and the lows is expected to be -2degrees Centrigrade.
Adequate warm and protective dressing is advised.
Weather and Flight Warnings are still in place.
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