The Met Office have issued a ‘be alert’ weather warning for snow on the Isle of Wight tonight (Thursday 8th January 2026).
Valid from 8pm to 9am Friday morning, the warning reads:
Rain associated with Storm Goretti will likely turn to snow in places through Thursday night, persisting for several hours before turning back to rain. Accumulations of 2-5 cm are expected above 200 m elevation, with perhaps as much as 10 cm on the highest ground of Dartmoor and Exmoor. The rain, sleet and snow will gradually ease into Friday morning.
At low levels precipitation will be a mix of rain, sleet and snow which could lead to some small snow accumulations in places.
What Should I Do?
Snowy, wintry weather can cause delays and make driving conditions dangerous. Keep yourself and others safe by planning your route, giving yourself extra time for your journey. Check for road closures or delays to public transport and amend plans if necessary.If driving, make sure you have some essentials in your car in the event of any delays (e.g., warm clothing, food, water, a blanket, a torch, ice scraper/de icer, a warning triangle, high visibility vest and an in-car phone charger).
Be prepared for weather warnings to change quickly: when a weather warning is issued, the Met Office recommends staying up to date with the weather forecast in your area.
However, the IW Weather Service add,
“Further spells of rain at times, turning wintry after midnight with some sleet and snow mixed in, especially over high ground, although we aren’t expecting any accumulations due to the temperature rising slightly once again as we end the night.
“It will become windy though, with gales in exposed parts.”
You can follow the weather warning by visiting the Met Office website.
