Forecasters are warning residents in Fleet, Hampshire, to prepare for a drop in temperature and the possibility of snow during the second week of February. This change follows several weeks of wet and windy weather and disruption caused by Storm Goretti in early January 2026. The shift toward colder weather is expected to increase the risk of ice and other wintry hazards in the region between 9 and 15 February 2026.
According to the Met Office’s long-range forecast, a subtle southward shift of the jet and associated areas of low pressure during the second week of February may allow colder, Arctic air to spread further south, increasing the chance of wintry hazards across the UK, including the south. Because the ground in some areas is already saturated from recent heavy rain, any freezing temperatures could create black ice on local roads and motorways — a particular concern for travel safety.
Drivers using the M3 near Fleet and commuters on South Western Railway services should look out for possible delays. Traffic monitoring sites list frequent roadworks and incidents around the M3 junctions near Fleet (including J4A and the Fleet Services slip roads); such locations could be vulnerable to disruption if conditions deteriorate. Hampshire County Council is responsible for the county’s priority gritting and salting routes, while Hart District Council coordinates the local response and public messaging; secondary and residential routes such as those in Church Crookham and Elvetham Heath may be slower to be treated and could remain slippery.
Local hills, such as Reading Road North, are known locally to become difficult for drivers when ice or snow settles. Residents are being encouraged to check local travel updates and prepare for colder nights as the Arctic air arrives. The forecasted transition represents a change in the local hazard from flooding and standing water after recent rain to the risk of ice and wintry disruption in early to mid‑February.
