Snow has fallen over parts of Hampshire today, with a confirmed (brief) flurry over the Daily Echo offices.

The snowfall only lasted a matter of minutes before turning into hail and then stopping all together.

Earlier this week, Met Office forecasters said it could snow in Hampshire this week as temperatures plummet.

Hampshire County Council has confirmed gritters will be out on Hampshire roads this evening as road surfaces are expected to freeze in some parts of the county.

Although it may shock some people to see the flakes at this time of year, Met Office spokesman Grahame Madge said late April snow was not unusual. He said: "It's possibly created a bit of a surprise for people because we've had such a mild March.

"I think it was the 5th mildest March in the record going back to 1910.

"So, I think the fact we've got cold weather in combination with a warm March is probably a bit of a shock for people.

"This is a sudden, brief interlude but it's not unusual."

If you've got a photo of the late April snow, email to us at website@dailyecho.co.uk.