And while weathermen are not predicting huge falls of snow, let's remind ourselves of the years when we’ve battled through blizzards.
We are not just talking about the Beast from the East. Take a look at some spectacular reminders from as far back as the 1940s.
5. Coping with the snow in January 1977
Drivers were taking extreme care in this January 1977 scene near the Alexandra Bridge. Photo: Sunderland Echo
6. Working hard in 1963
Gangs of workmen get to work clearing parts of the road near Warden Law. Photo: SE
7. Good weather for sledging in 2018
Sledging in Backhouse Park, Sunderland, during the snows of 2018. Photo: Kevin Brady
8. North Bridge Street in 1953
Sunderland people saw all sorts of weather in a day in February 1953 when they endured snow, sleet, rain and sunshine - but it was more snow which was on the horizon for these drivers in North Bridge Street. Photo: Sunderland Echo