First snow of winter falls in York

The first snow of winter 2025 fell across York this morning – Wednesday 19 November.

There have been some persistent heavy flurries, but it has not settled much within the city.

It’s presence was probably most keenly felt by the students of York St. John University who were gathering outside the Minster before their graduation ceremony.

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York St. John University graduates wait in the snow outside York Minster – 📸 OG York

The Met Office has forecast temperatures to remain low – around 4° – for the next few days.

Wind chill will make this feel closer to zero according to the Met Office website.

Snow falling across the City of York – 📸 OG York