Snow showers feeding off the North East coast brought challenging conditions to Sunderland, with blizzard conditions as many people headed for work or on the school run this morning (November 20).
The snowfall has left a blanket of white across the region, turning Wearside into a winter wonderland.
Check out these 16 fab photos as the first Arctic blast of the season hit Sunderland.
1. Wintry weather
Significant snowfall turned parts of Sunderland into a winter wonderland. | Neil Fatkin Photo: Neil Fatkin
2. Wrap up warm
It's not just people who were wrapped up warm against the cold. | Neil Fatkin Photo: Neil Fatkin
3. Footprints in the snow
Footprints in the snow at Cox Green. | Neil Fatkin Photo: Neil Fatkin
4. Wintry Wear
It was wintry conditions on the banks of the River Wear in Cox Green. | Neil Fatkin Photo: Neil Fatkin