Freezing forecast for Sunderland as Met Office warnings run until Monday

Flurries of snow and wild winds have hit Sunderland today - and the cold weather is set to last for a few days longer yet.

By The Newsroom

Published 17th Mar 2018, 16:02 BST

Updated 17th Mar 2018, 16:10 BST

Looking out to sea in Sunderland on March 17.

Met Office forecasters are predicting overnight temperatures to get below freezing heading into tomorrow, with 2°C being the maximum we'll see on Sunday.

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A Yellow alert is in place for the whole North East region, warning people of snow and ice. A further warning has been set for Monday morning for ice only.

Temperatures are expected to feel colder than the forecast 3°C and 4°C - so make sure you wrap up warm when you're out and about.

It's due to get slightly milder at the start of this coming week, with highs of 7°C and 8°C forecast for Tuesday and Wednesday.