BASINGSTOKE passengers can expect disruption today, November 19, as train services may be 'delayed or revised' due to weather conditions.

South Western Railway has warned that due to 'severe weather' trains will have to run at a reduced speed on all lines, bad news for residents travelling by train.

Snow has started to fall across the town, with residents spotting the flakes in Chineham, Cranbourne, Beggarwood, Brighton Hill and more. 

For those who aren't a fan of the frost, the Met Office has forecast that by 2pm this afternoon the snow will become light rain before clearing up at 4pm.

Read an hour-by-hour forecast here: How long will the snow last? Hour-by-hour weather forecast for Basingstoke

In a statement made on its website, South Western Railway has warned that disruption will last until the end of the day.

It added: "We have been informed that there are poor weather conditions, which are affecting services operating on all lines across our whole network.

"Trains will take longer to accelerate and brake in these conditions and so will incur delays.

"For further information or onward travel advice please speak to a member of staff or use a station help point.

"We are very sorry for any delay that this may cause to your journey."