FLURRIES of snow and sleet have been falling over Basingstoke this morning as a spell of ‘unsettled weather’ is forecast.

The Met Office forecasts a mix of rain showers and sleet and snow for many areas, with a noticeable change from the dry and mild weather seen last week, to colder Artic air pushing south across most of the country.

It said: “This brings with it the risk of unsettled conditions for many for the rest of the week.”

 

Temperatures are expected to drop as low as 0°C towards the end of the week, but could feel as low as -5°C.

For Basingstoke, the Met Office forecasts blustery wintry showers throughout the day, with hail, sleet and brief snow in places.

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