Snowfall in Sunderland on Christmas Eve - here's the five-day festive weather forecast

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for Sunderland on Boxing Day – here is what you can expect from the weather over the Christmas period.
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The North East has seen wintry showers on Christmas Eve morning but could there be a white Christmas?

Forecasters are predicting cold temperatures and have also issued a yellow weather warning for heavy winds on Boxing Day.

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Here is your five-day Christmas weather forecast for Sunderland, according to the Met Office:

Thursday, December 24

Forecasters are predicting a cold and wet Christmas Eve, with a frosty start to the day.

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As we head into the afternoon, rain showers are expected to turn wintry, however there could also be some sunny spells.

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Snow in Sunderland on Christmas Eve

Temperatures are expected to be no higher than 4°C.

Friday, December 25

Those hoping for a white Christmas are set to be disappointed as the Met Office forecasts a dry and cloudy day.

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Despite the overcast day, rain is not expected however it will still feel cold, with temperatures around the 5°C mark.

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Snowfall on cars in Penshaw on Christmas Eve

Saturday, December 26

The Met Office have issued a yellow weather warning for wind to start from Boxing Day.

Sunday, December 27

The weather warning will remain in place for Sunday however it is expected to remain dry.

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Forecasters are predicting a mainly overcast day with some sunny spells and highs of 5°C.

Monday, December 28

As we head into the bank holiday, the wind is expected to die down and we look set for another dry day – temperature is set to be 5°C.

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