Basingstoke: Snow and ice weather warning issued for area

The Met Office has warned of potential travel disruption on Friday, January 2, with icy patches expected to form quickly as sleet and snow clears.

The sleet and snow are expected to persist for two to three hours.

Yellow weather warning issued (Image: Met Office)

Specific quantities of snowfall are likely to vary, with an anticipated coverage of 1cm to 2cm for some.

As much as 5cm is possible in a few spots, especially higher ground of north Wales and northwest England.

Although areas of Basingstoke might not receive significant snow, it’s anticipated to feel extremely cold.

Temperatures around 12am were about 2°C, meaning that with wind chill, it felt closer to -3°C.

The mercury dipped to freezing point at approximately 4am.

Overnight and into the morning, remaining at freezing.

By mid-morning, temperatures began to climb, reaching about 3°C by 12pm, and maintaining similar levels through the early afternoon before gradually decreasing as the evening approached.

The coldest periods were expected to be late into the night towards 11pm, when it will feel as low as -7°C.

Those who will be venturing into this frosty climate are advised to dress appropriately for the expected bitter winter weather.