Temperatures have dropped across the North East.Temperatures have dropped across the North East.
Temperatures have dropped across the North East.

Pictures from a cold Easter Monday in Sunderland and County Durham as temperatures drop

As temperatures dropped on Easter Monday, we saw a dusting of snow across parts of Wearside and County Durham – as well as some high waves at the coast.
By Ryan Smith
Published 5th Apr 2021, 15:19 BST
Updated 5th Apr 2021, 17:59 BST

The mini-heatwave leading up to Easter, which saw high temperatures of 18°C at the start of last week, seems like a distant memory as we woke up to frost and (in some places) snow!

Easter Monday saw high winds create big waves at Roker and Seaburn, with temperatures close to freezing point meaning snow further inland.

Temperatures are expected to remain around the 4°C mark in the coming days, with the Met Office also predicting 15ft high waves for the North East coast.

Met Office forecasters are predicting waves up to 15ft high this week.

1. Stormy seas

Met Office forecasters are predicting waves up to 15ft high this week. Photo: Kevin Brady

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Wrapped up against the elements for a walk along the promenade.

2. Crashing waves

Wrapped up against the elements for a walk along the promenade. Photo: Kevin Brady

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Colder weather hit Wearside on Easter Monday.

3. High tides

Colder weather hit Wearside on Easter Monday. Photo: Kevin Brady

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Roker Pier is submerged by the waves.

4. Windy weather

Roker Pier is submerged by the waves. Photo: North News

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