LONDON, ONT -- It may finally look like a winter wonderland out there but don’t expect it to stick around for long this week.

London and surrounding areas were blanketed in a covering of snow just in time for the kids to head back to school.

However, warmer temperatures and rain in the forecast means it’s unlikely to stick around.

For those who can’t stand the shovelling, that may be good news, for others who enjoy the winter sights they will have to wait a little longer for consistent winter weather.

There’s no doubt that winter has so far been unseasonably warm. Other than a brief cold spell in November Londoners haven’t had to deal with much snow as of yet.

Daytime highs for most of the week are expected to be above zero, according to Environment Canada.

And rain is forecast for Friday and Saturday, meaning any lingering snow is expected to be washed away.

Finally don't worry parents, last night's snow was not enough to keep buses down, kids are returning to school as planned.