As temperatures plummeted in the wake of Friday and Saturday’s high winds, photographers out and about across Sunderland captured some dramatic weather pictures.
From a cold start to the day around Tunstall Hills to fierce waves at Roker Pier, here are a selection of striking photographs showing the power of the weather – plus, a surprise at the end!

1. Frosty start
A road closure in place following a fierce weekend of weather. Photo: Ian Maggiore

2. Crash
A wild scene at Seaham on Saturday, November 27 as Storm Arwen continued to batter the region. Photo: Phil Wright


4. Spot the lion
Waves create the shape of a lion as they crash off Roker Pier. Can you see it? Photo: Glenn Wheatley
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