Although we haven’t been faced with blankets of thick snow, the dusting we have received has caused quite a stir, with people sharing their favourite wintry pictures and videos across social media.
The Met Office’s weather forecast says: “Any early cloud and isolated snow showers clearing east, then most places dry and bright for the remainder of the day, with long sunny spells. Cold. Maximum temperature 2 °C.
Tonight will see temperatures drop with a minimum of -7 degrees and “a hard frost” and “risk of ice” expected.

9. Snow in Hampshire
The first Hampshire snow of 2026 on January 5. Pictured: Waterlooville Picture: Kelly Brown | Kelly Brown

10. Snow in Hampshire
The first Hampshire snow of 2026 on January 5. Pictured: Waterlooville Picture: Kelly Brown | Kelly Brown

11. Snow in Hampshire
The first Hampshire snow of 2026 on January 5. Pictured: Snow across the city Picture: Habibur Rahman | Habibur Rahman

12. Snow in Hampshire
The first Hampshire snow of 2026 on January 5. Pictured: Drone footage of snow across the city Picture: Habibur Rahman | Habibur Rahman

