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.

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The first Hampshire snow of 2026 on January 5. Pictured: Drayton Picture: Katie Whale | Katie Whale

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The first Hampshire snow of 2026 on January 5. Pictured: Paulsgrove Picture: Sebastian Płotek | Sebastian Płotek

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The first Hampshire snow of 2026 on January 5. Picture: Briony Newman | Briony Newman

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The first Hampshire snow of 2026 on January 5. Picture: Kim Northall | Kim Northall

