THE MET Office has issued a snow and ice weather warning for Romsey and Hampshire.

The warning is in place from 4pm on Friday, January 22, until 10.30am on Saturday, January 23.

Temperatures in Romsey are forecast to drop to close to freezing overnight, with a "feels like" temperature of -1C.

The needle is expected to drop to -1C on Saturday night, with a "feels like" temperature of -4C.

The weather warning says: "Snow and ice may cause travel disruption tonight and early Saturday.

"[There will] probably be some icy patches on some untreated roads, pavements and cycle paths, increasing the likelihood of accidents and injuries.

"Some roads and railways are likely to be affected by snowfall, with longer journey times by car as well as bus and train services.

"Showers will continue at times across many areas, these largely of rain and sleet at low levels across southern England and southern Wales and near coasts but will be of sleet and snow elsewhere."