Snow and ice warning for New Forest and Christchurch overnight Tuesday and Wednesday 13th-14th December

A WEATHER warning for snow and ice has been issued for the New Forest and Christchurch this evening (Tuesday).

The Met Office has today given a yellow warning for the area for "some snow and ice" which is likely to cause travel disruption.

Roads, railways and bus services are likely to be affected, and snow and sleet falling on frozen surfaces may lead to icy conditions, increasing the risk of accidents.

The wind and snow could also cause some drifting and very poor visibility, especially over hills.

A Met Office spokesperson said: "Intermittent, mostly light, snow across south-west England on Tuesday afternoon may become a little heavier and more widespread into Tuesday night, before clearing southwards on Wednesday.

"Near some coasts sleet is more likely, especially at first, but this brings an ice risk. Strong winds may cause drifting and poor visibility,

"Five to 10cm snowfall may accumulate above 200 metres. Towards the north and east of the warning area, small amounts of snow, mostly no more than 1cm, seem likely."

The warning is in place from 8pm tonight until 10am tomorrow.