Met Office forecasts colder Portsmouth weather as temperatures set to plunge

According to the Met Office, temperaturess in the city will drop as low as -2°C tomorrow (Wednesday, January 17) and will not exceed 3°C. It comes as yellow weather warnings for snow and ice have been issued for large parts of the UK by the forecaster.

The Met Office's outlook for the region on Wednesday states: "Another cold night with widespread frost. Perhaps some light snow grazing the Kent coast towards the morning. Winds easing through the night. Minimum temperature -2 °C."

Met Office Chief Meteorologist, Andy Page, said: “Where and how much snow we will get will vary throughout the week and weather warnings could change quickly, you will need to keep an eye on the forecast for your region for the latest information.

“There will be widespread frost this week and we could see some fairly deep laying snow in parts of northern UK and strong winds could result in drifting or blizzard conditions at times. The snow and ice will be disruptive and could potentially impact travel plans, make driving dangerous and pavements slippery.

“It will feel bitterly cold with daytime temperatures in the low single figures for many, and overnight temperatures will fall to -3 or -4 in many towns and cities, and it will be even colder in many rural areas.”

The UK Health Security Agency has a Cold-Health Alert in force for England, which highlights the possibility of significant impacts for the health and the social care sector. People aged 65 and over - and those with underlying health conditions - are most at risk.

Traffic and transport are also expected to be impacted by the colder conditions.

Accidents and injuries are more likely for road users due to ice patches and journeys by railway are also likely to be impacted. The forecaster also advised that people take precautions including leaving the house at least five minutes early so as not to rush on icy roads.

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