Unexpected Autumn snow flurry hits Hampshire as temperatures continue to plummet

Snow fell in many parts of the county - including some in Portsmouth - however the earlier rain mean it has quickly disappeared, with temperatures getting down to -2 degrees.

A cold weather was issued by the UKHSA UK Health Security Agency) and Met Office and remains in place until 8am on November 22, meaning there is the potential for significant impacts across health and social care services, including:

• a rise in deaths, particularly among those aged 65 and over or with health conditions. We may also see impacts on younger age groups
• a likely increase in demand for health services
• impacts on the workforce affecting delivery of services
• challenges keeping indoor temperatures at the recommended 18°C leading to more risk to vulnerable people

For more details see the Weather Health Alert System user guidance