Yellow warning for ice now in place for Surrey and East Hampshire

The Met Office says temperatures will dip overnight leading to a risk that wet surfaces could turn to ice

Author: Grace McGachyPublished 14th Jan 2021

A yellow weather warning for ice is now in place across Surrey and Hampshire.

The alert has been issued by the Met Office and will remain in place for the rest of today (14 January) through to 10am tomorrow morning (15 January).

They say temperatures will dip overnight leading to a risk that wet surfaces could turn to ice.

In our area we can expect temperatures to drop as low as -1°C overnight.

What does the Met Office say?

Rain, sleet and snow dying out, leaving a risk of icy surfaces and difficult travel conditions.

What to expect

Some injuries from slips and falls on icy surfaces

Probably some icy patches on some untreated roads, pavements and cycle paths

What is the weather forecast for Surrey and East Hampshire over the next few days?

This Evening and Tonight: Any rain should clear this evening. Cloud will begin to thin leading to clear skies and a widespread rural frost. Cold with light winds. Minimum temperature -1 °C.

Friday: Another cold day ahead with a rural frost and areas of fog clearing slowly. Some sunny spells are likely before cloud increases later. Maximum temperature 4 °C.

Outlook for Saturday and Sunday: Windy with rain on Saturday. Mainly dry, bright, but cold on Sunday.