Motorists are being advised to take special care today following yesterday’s heavy rain.
A number of major and minor routes, including the A338 Wessex Way, A31 and the A35, were affected by flooding.
Roads and low lying land currently most at risk include the Lower Avon and tributaries between Ringwood and Christchurch.
Gritters were out last night with frost and ice forecast overnight in north Poole and north west Bournemouth.
Temperatures are expected to be noticeably colder over the next 48 hours.
- Picture: BCP Council.