WINCHESTER has been plagued with freezing temperatures over the last few days, leaving many asking how long will the cold weather last?

Temperatures noticeably plummeted this week, and the town even experienced snowfall yesterday (January, 8), and the Met Office issued a yellow warning for ice.

The average daily temperature has fluttered around the 3-4C mark recently, and the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) issued an amber cold health alert for many regions including the South West and South East of England.

When will the cold weather end in Winchester?

The following are forecasts from the Met Office, accurate at the time of writing.

Wednesday, January 10

The Met Office has forecast more cold weather over the coming days, with tomorrow, Wednesday, January 10, expected to only see highs of 4C.

  • Between 12am and 8am, the Met Office forecasts temperatures between -1C and -2C
  • 10am will see temperatures of 1C, while temperatures will rise from 11am onwards, peaking at 4C at 2pm
  • From 4pm, temperatures will fall and by 10pm, will reach 0C

Thursday, January 11

  • Between midnight and 9am, temperatures will fall as low as -1C
  • From 12pm onwards, the weather will warm up, peaking at 5C

Friday, January 12

Friday is due to be the warmest day this week, according to the Met Office, with highs of 5C.

  • Between midnight and 9am, the Met Office predicts temperatures of 5C
  • 12pm - 3pm will see temperatures of 6C, which will gradually fall down to 4C in the evening

Saturday, January 13

  • From midnight to 9am, temperatures will fall from 3C to 2C
  • Temperatures will increase back to 3C at 12pm, peaking at 4C at 3pm
  • Temperatures will fall again to 1C later in the afternoon

Sunday, January 14

  • Between midnight and 9am, the temperature will peak at 2C
  • At 12pm, the temperature will rise to 4C, reaching 5C at 3pm, before dropping down to 3C later in the day

Monday, January 15

Monday will be another cold day, with freezing temperatures predicted by the Met Office.

  • Between midnight and 9am, the temperature will peak at 2C
  • Highs of 3C are expected from 12pm, and by 6pm the temperature is due to drop to 1C
  • From 9pm onwards, the temperature will fall to 0C