The Met Office has warned that snow is possible in Southampton today as the cold weather continues.

Throughout the morning residents can expect temperatures as high as 2 degrees, rising to 3 degrees in the afternoon.

The day will be mostly cloudy, with sleet or snow possible for southern parts.

A spokesperson for the Met Office said: “On the cloudy side in places at first, especially in the south with some isolated sleet or snow is possible across southern counties.

“Turning drier later, with cloud slowly clearing eastwards, but staying cloudy. Maximum temperatures, 3 degrees.”

They added: “Tonight, any lingering patches of cloud will clear away.

“Dry and clear during the rest of the night but remaining cold with a severe frost and icy patches. Minimum temperature -3.”

Here’s an hour-by-hour forecast for Southampton today:

You can find a forecast for the New Forest here

9am: Light cloud, 2 degrees

10am: Light cloud, 2 degrees

11am: Light cloud, 2 degrees

12pm: Light cloud, 2 degrees

1pm: Light cloud, 3 degrees

2pm: Light cloud, 3 degrees

3pm: Light cloud, 3 degrees

4pm: Light cloud, 3 degrees

5pm: Dark cloud, 3 degrees

6pm: Dark cloud, 3 degrees