In pictures: Snow falls across the south east

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January 5, 2025 at 5:57 a.m.·1 min read

Snow has fallen across the south east as the UK braced for freezing temperatures.

Parts of Kent, Sussex and Surrey saw snow on Saturday night.

But it is unlikely to last, as the Met Office has issued a yellow rain warning for south east England, valid until 09:00 GMT on Monday.

Frosty conditions are expected to return next week, with forecasters warning of a risk of ice causing treacherous conditions.

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