Warning as more snow and ice is on its way for Hampshire

4:02pm Thursday 5th February 2009 in News Photograph of the Author By Jenny Makin, Crime Reporter

Extreme weather warning for Hampshire tonight Extreme weather warning for Hampshire tonight

AN extreme weather warning has been issued, with more snow and ice on the way for Hampshire tonight.

The Met Office issued the alert this afternoon and has urged people not to make unnecessary journeys because the roads will become extremely treacherous once again.

Sleet and rain are expected early on, which will turn to ice as the temperatures plummet overnight.

Police say the conditions will be compounded with more snow across the entire county and Isle of Wight first thing.

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The heaviest falls are expected to be in the north and north east of the county, prompting police chiefs to warn people not to travel unless its vital.

A spokesman said: “If you do have to drive, give yourself plenty of extra time, avoid heavy braking, and ensure you have a blanket, warm clothes and it is highly advisable to pack a hot drink.”

Gritters will be out in force through the night but are warning many roads, in particularly B and C category – will not be reached and therefore should be avoided.

Superintendent Phil Winchester said: “The force and its partner agencies are preparing now for the hazardous conditions anticipated this evening, and urge all motorists and road users to do the same.

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“With the roads expected to become extremely treacherous, only travel if you really have to, and leave plenty of extra time for your journey.

“Also remember that if you have elderly or vulnerable residents in your neighbourhood, take some time to knock on their door and check that they are safe and warm.”

Comments(22)

Commuter8 says...
4:25pm Thu 5 Feb 09

HCC - please come and grit my hill in Hythe - I need to get to work!

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Jebus says...
4:40pm Thu 5 Feb 09

Ever thought of doing it yourself? MOP's have done most of the residential roads round my way;) Gord bless 'em.

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Martin Wellbourne says...
4:52pm Thu 5 Feb 09

Commuter8 wrote:
HCC - please come and grit my hill in Hythe - I need to get to work!
Many didn't make the trip to work at the General Hospital on Monday. However they made a greater effort Tuesday when told that each day they miss is deducted from annual leave.

How about walking, getting a bus, car-pooling or gritting the road yourself?

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mummietotwo says...
4:59pm Thu 5 Feb 09

Getting a Bus?????? haha. I waited an hour for a bus to work the other day.

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Tobeblunt says...
5:01pm Thu 5 Feb 09

Well lets hope the council take action in providing sufficiant gritting. Unlike last night when nothing was done in and around Basingstoke and an emergency vehicle was stuck for over 2 hours.

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localnews says...
6:05pm Thu 5 Feb 09

sad thing is its a money issue over safety again,on the other hand in the 60's and 70's everyone made more of an effort to get to school/work.....but the health and safety brigade were'nt as stupid then,this years best one is closing a childrens play ground because of snow ????...there'll be a letter in the post soon telling us to use gloves when taking ice cubes from the fridge

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Bright Spark says...
6:48pm Thu 5 Feb 09

I do hope that the council do the right thing and close the schools again on Friday. God help us if the kids are allowed out at play time to build a snowman, the children's little hands might get cold, the snowman's carrot could fall on them and they could get injured. And if the poor chaps were to have a snowball fight, well heaven help us, somebody could get injured.

Close the curtains, lock the doors, there's snow out there. :(

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fuzzyfelt says...
6:57pm Thu 5 Feb 09

but ikea will still open on time yay

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King Mush says...
7:15pm Thu 5 Feb 09

What's the betting on our beloved council imposing a hosepipe ban?

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The Grey Mystery says...
7:23pm Thu 5 Feb 09

does our council tax pay for gritting,if they dont do it can we demand a refund

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The Grey Mystery says...
7:25pm Thu 5 Feb 09

Martin Wellbourne wrote:
Commuter8 wrote: HCC - please come and grit my hill in Hythe - I need to get to work!
Many didn't make the trip to work at the General Hospital on Monday. However they made a greater effort Tuesday when told that each day they miss is deducted from annual leave. How about walking, getting a bus, car-pooling or gritting the road yourself?
would like to hear the unions statement on this collective agreenment

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Commuter8 says...
9:01pm Thu 5 Feb 09

Commuter8 wrote:
HCC - please come and grit my hill in Hythe - I need to get to work!
Been there - did that unsuccessfully in Lane Hayes Road-what are the council taxes paid for? Won't get a refund for my efforts! No-body else came out to help me, stood at their windows and watched!

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rjcr says...
9:01pm Thu 5 Feb 09

i THINK ANYONE WHO ACTUALLY WORKS AT THE GENERAL HOSPITAL WILL FIND THAT STAFF MADE HUGE EFFORTS TO TRAVEL IN - SOME JOURNYS TAKING 2-3HRS TO GET IN FROM LYMINGTON/SALISBRY AND PORTSMOUTH- AND I THINK YOU WILL FIND THAT THERE WERE NO TRAINS AND VERY LITTLE BUSES. THESE STAFF THAT HAD TO UNDERTAKE SUCH JOURNEYS THEN STAYED ON SITE OVERNIGHT TO ENSURE THEY COULD BE AT WORK THE NEXT DAY. NO ONE HAS HAD TO TAKE ANNUAL LEAVE OR HOLIDAY- SOME SHIFTS HAD BEEN SWAPPED WHERE POSSIBLE TO ENSURE SAFETY BUT THAT IS ALL. THIS ENSURED THAT THE HOSPITAL COULD BE FUNCTIONING TO LOOK AFTER THE LITERALLY OVER ONE HUNDRED PEOPLE ADMITTED FROM FALLING OVER AND FRACTURING AND SPRAINING LIMBS IN THE SNOW.
BUT AGAIN SOME PEOPLE ARE QUICK TO JUDGE WITHOUT KNOWING THERE FACTS- MARTIN I HOPE THIS HELPED MAKE THINGS CLEARER FOR YOU.

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D'Arcy Sarto says...
9:21pm Thu 5 Feb 09

Commuter8 wrote:
HCC - please come and grit my hill in Hythe - I need to get to work!
Is that some sort of euphemism?

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Bright Spark says...
9:25pm Thu 5 Feb 09

Well said Martin. People who use a bit of snow to skive off work should have a days leave taken from them. It's the same as the kids not being allowed to walk to school because they might slip up and get bruised, so the councils close the schools to make sure that they don't get sued for making the kids go in the first place. As it's already been pointed out, closing the schools because of a sprinkling of snow teaches the kids that it's okay to give in, in the face of adversity. Those kids will soon grow up to replace those workers who can't be bothered to make an effort when it is needed.

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Bright Spark says...
9:26pm Thu 5 Feb 09

rjcr, Southampton says...
9:01pm Thu 5 Feb 09

'THERE WERE NO TRAINS AND VERY LITTLE BUSES' ...

Then send bigger buses ????

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Jodie Copeland says...
9:41pm Thu 5 Feb 09

let it snow, eh?

security word
walk-busy

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rjcr says...
9:42pm Thu 5 Feb 09

Bright Spark wrote:
rjcr, Southampton says... 9:01pm Thu 5 Feb 09 'THERE WERE NO TRAINS AND VERY LITTLE BUSES' ... Then send bigger buses ????
bigger buses would indeed be good.... or any bus at all! at least im only responsible for looking after sick kids not teaching them grammer. At least you have a sense of humour unlike some people commenting on here.

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Ozmosis says...
9:56pm Thu 5 Feb 09

Commuter8 wrote:
Commuter8 wrote:
HCC - please come and grit my hill in Hythe - I need to get to work!
Been there - did that unsuccessfully in Lane Hayes Road-what are the council taxes paid for? Won't get a refund for my efforts! No-body else came out to help me, stood at their windows and watched!

Are you talking to yourself or is your second personality taking charge? :-p

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Reality-man says...
10:11pm Thu 5 Feb 09

Bring it on...my missus loves waking up to the white stuff!!!

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bullarboy says...
11:17pm Thu 5 Feb 09

Reality-man wrote:
Bring it on...my missus loves waking up to the white stuff!!!
Ha ha - cracked me up! - needless to say we came assume it's salty in yr house!!

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Fisherman's Friend says...
1:49am Fri 6 Feb 09

Reality-man wrote:
Bring it on...my missus loves waking up to the white stuff!!!
You're not wrong there Reaity Man

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