PARTS of the New Forest and Christchurch could see snow this weekend.
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for much of England, which runs from midday on Saturday until 9am on Monday.
Areas affected in the south-west include parts of Dorset and Hampshire.
The New Forest saw snow in 2015
The warning comes as 2025 began with a cold spell and a mix of wintry showers, ice and frost.
Forecasters say while today (Thursday) will be fine and dry for most, it will feel much colder, and this will continue into Friday with the threat of overnight ice extending as far as the south-west of England.
The weather warning states heavy snow could cause travel delays on roads, with some stranded vehicles and passengers, along with delayed or cancelled rail and air travel.
It adds while there is “a fair bit of uncertainty” as to how far the snow will spread, parts of the Midlands, Wales and northern England are most at risk of disruption, where 5cm or more could accumulate widely.
In addition, as milder air attempts to move northwards into southern and central areas, snow may turn to a spell of freezing rain for a time, adding to the risk of ice.
Snow could be seen in the south (picture: Met Office)
Deputy chief forecaster for the Met Office, Dan Holley said: “An Atlantic frontal system is likely to move across parts of central and southern UK through the weekend.
“With milder, moisture-laden air engaging with the cold conditions already in place this may bring a spell of snow in some areas, before possibly turning back to rain in the south.”