Residents in Portsmouth, Hampshire, are being warned of icy roads and pavements this Saturday morning, February 14, 2026. The Met Office has issued a forecast for an icy start to the day following the disruption caused by the recent storm on Friday.
While the day is expected to be mostly dry and sunny, the drop in temperatures has created a risk of ice on surfaces that have not been treated. This cold snap comes just as families begin their travels for the February half-term holiday, which officially starts for Portsmouth City Council schools on Monday, February 16, 2026.
The local maintenance team from Colas Portsmouth is prioritising major transport routes, hospital access, schools, and bus stations. This means that many smaller side streets and pavements in residential areas may remain slippery and dangerous throughout the morning.
People walking or driving are encouraged to allow extra time for their journeys and to take care on untreated paths. This period of settled weather follows a day of travel disruption and power outages across the region on Friday.
These icy conditions are expected to be short-lived as a new weather system moves toward the area. According to the Met Office, rain and snow on higher ground, such as Portsdown Hill, are forecast to arrive late on Saturday night and continue into Sunday morning.
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