HAMPSHIRE Highways will be out on the roads later today as a yellow weather warning has been issued across the county.

The highway teams were out gritting the roads from 7pm last night and will return for more runs from 2pm today.

Basingstoke has been placed under an amber weather warning by the Met Office from 4pm today until 9am tomorrow. 

Routes covering A roads, some B roads, major bus roads and roads to hospitals and other key hubs will be prioritised. 

Under the Met Office amber warning, snow showers are expected to become more frequent through Saturday evening, travel delays are likely and some injuries from icy surfaces are expected.