BASINGSTOKE may have seen the last of the snow for this cold snap but chilly conditions will continue into the weekend.

Snow flurries were seen across the borough this week as temperatures dropped below freezing but are we likely to see another dusting soon?

Whilst the cold weather will continue until Saturday, no snow is forecast, and conditions will gradually become milder into next week.

According to the Met Office this transition to milder conditions is likely to be erratic as the cold pool of air currently spreading across the UK from Eastern Europe and Russia will be difficult to dislodge.

Met Office Chief Meteorologist, Dan Suri, said: “Weather for the rest of this week will continue to be very cold with daytime temperatures only reaching a degree or so above freezing at best for many and strong easterly winds continuing to make it feel even colder.”

Here is the latest forecast:

Today:

A very cold start to the day with a widespread frost and icy patches on untreated surfaces. Fine and dry but remaining cold under a strong breeze, particularly along south coastal parts. Some hazy sunshine at times. Maximum temperature 3 °C.

Tonight:

A dry and largely clear night with another severe frost and icy stretches. Feeling very cold in the strong southeasterly wind, particularly along south coastal areas. Minimum temperature -5 °C.

Friday:

Remaining very cold with early widespread frost and strengthening southeasterly winds. Dry with plenty of sunshine otherwise, hazy at times. Maximum temperature 3 °C.

Outlook for Saturday to Monday:

Remaining windy throughout this period. Dry but increasingly cloudy Saturday. Risk of snow or freezing rain spreading eastwards on Sunday. Cloudy and wet but milder on Monday.

Cold Weather Alerts are still in place for England. Dr Owen Landeg, Group Leader, Extreme Events and Health Protection at Public Health England, said: “Cold weather can have a serious impact on health, particularly for older people and those with heart and lung problems, as it increases the risks of heart attacks, strokes and chest infections.

“So it’s really important during this particularly cold period, to keep checking on frail or older neighbours or relatives, especially those living alone or who have serious illnesses.”