MOST of Dorset looks set to miss out on any potential snow tonight - but parts of east Dorset and the New Forest might be in luck.

As we brace ourselves for another chilly evening, weather enthusiast Dorset Snow has put out a 'wintry watch'.

They said: "Today 6-11pm an organised area of precipitation will push in from the north this evening.

"Yellow shaded areas are likely to see predominantly sleet, but some wet snow could fall in any heavier bursts. The orange area is likely to see snow and perhaps a dusting.

"The air is currently too dry for weak precipitation to fall, but dew points should rise this evening.

"The orange shaded areas will see DPS between 0/-1C but the yellow shaded area will see DPS between 1/0C, hence lower risk of snow here. Evaporative cooling is possible."

Yesterday parts of North Dorset including Shaftesbury saw some flurries fall as Storm Arwen swept across the area.

The Met Office have issued a weather warning for parts of east Dorset as well from 3pm on Sunday until 10am tomorrow.

The warning for ice takes in parts of Verwood and the New Forest.

 

Temperature in Wimborne are expected to drop to minus 1C overnight, but feel even colder.

Tomorrow will see highs of just 5C, say the Met Office.

Met Office forecaster Tom Morgan said: “As Storm Arwen is clearing out to Europe, a cold northerly flow of wind has been left behind in the UK, causing some of the bitterly cold temperatures we’ve seen.

“There is set to be further wintry weather on Sunday, with snow expected to fall across areas in Scotland and northern England, and even in parts of southern and central England."

A cold weather alert was issued by the UK Health Security Agency on Friday, remaining in place until Monday, prompting advice to people to try to stay warm and look out for those most at risk from the effects of the chilly conditions such as the elderly and anyone with heart and lung problems.

Mr Morgan said this is due to an “Arctic shot” which has moved south across the UK.