North East weather for the week ahead as Arctic blast comes to an end
After what felt like an eternity of snow and ice filled days with sub-zero temperatures, the Met Office are forecasting a mild week with temperatures rising today into double figures.
The North East first woke up to snow nine days ago as the latest Arctic blast took hold.
Several weather warnings for snow and ice were issued along with a Cold Health Alert warning of an increased risk of deaths.
Snow covered the ground for nine days across much of region as temperatures struggled to climb above freezing point.
If, like me, the novelty was starting to wear thin, then you will be pleased to see the arrival of much milder conditions starting from today (January 12).
Check out the forecast for the week ahead as the Arctic blast comes to an end in Tyne and Wear.
Monday will see temperatures rise to a comparatively balmy 10 degrees Celsius with sunny spells throughout the day. It’s set to be a predominantly dry day with a 10% chance of rain increasing to 20% to 30% by evening. Winds will light and from the South West. Overnight temperatures will drop to seven degrees Celsius.
Tuesday will be a cloudy day with some light rain during the morning and early afternoon. It will be another mild day with temperatures rising to eight degrees Celsius. With clearing skies it will be a colder night, with temperatures falling to two degrees Celsius. Winds will be light and from the west.
Wednesday will be a bright and sunny day with less than a fiver percent chance of rain. It will be a colder day with temperatures rising to a high of five degrees Celsius and falling to three degrees Celsius overnight. Light westerly winds will veer to a more southerly direction by the end of the day.
Thursday will start with a bright and sunny morning, clouding over in the afternoon with a 30% to 40% chance of rain. Temperatures will fall overnight to a low of three degrees Celsius. Winds will be light and from the south.
Friday will be a bright day with sunny spells and a temperature high of six degrees Celsius, falling to an overnight low of three degrees Celsius. Winds will be light and from the south.