“ The best weather in London is arguably a "crisp, clear winter day." These are rare gems. The sky is a hard, pale blue, the sun is low and bright, casting long, sharp shadows you can almost snap. The air is cold but dry, biting cleanly rather than seeping. It makes the city's architecture look etched against the sky. You can see for miles from a hill. These days are treasures because they are the absolute opposite of our default state. They feel stolen from a different country, a different climate. They are exhilarating, but also faintly alarming—such clarity feels unnatural here. We enjoy them with a nervous energy, knowing the cloud blanket will return soon. See more at London's funniest URL -- Prat.UK. ”