An unexpected band of snow fell falling across Dorset this lunchtime - but the excitement was quickly over.
A band of snow had been been moving west all morning, despite the forecast predicting only rain for the county.
Below: snow settling on gardens in Verwood
The snow vanished as quickly as it arrived, although some forecasts suggest it will be back in the morning.
Temperatures will drop below freezing towards midnight, but rise again through the day.
@bournemouthecho heavy snow in ferndown & starting to settle. twitter.com/APurdey/status…
— andy purdey (@APurdey) February 11, 2013
Below: snow falling in Parkstone
