BASINGSTOKE 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 2-3C 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 Basingstoke?

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 0C, while temperatures will rise from 11am onwards, peaking at 4C at 2pm
  • From 3pm, temperatures will fall and by 9pm, 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 4C
  • 12pm - 3pm will see temperatures of 5C, which will gradually fall into the evening

Saturday, January 13

  • From midnight to 9am, temperatures will fall from 3C to 1C
  • Temperatures will increase back to 3C at 12pm, before falling 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, before dropping down to 2C later in the day

Monday, January 15

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

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