Sunderland has a dull and cloudy day in prospect, but a brighter weekend

What will the weather be like in Sunderland this morning?

This morning will be cloudy, though the good news is there is little chance of rain.

The temperature will reach 11C by 10am, though feel colder in a brisk south-westerly breeze.

What about this afternoon?

The afternoon will see more of the same, with temperature peaking at 12C mid-afternoon.

What will the weather be like in the evening and overnight in Sunderland?

Cloud cover will linger throughout the evening and overnight, though that means it should be fairly warm, with a minimum of 4C.

What will the weather be like on Saturday?

Saturday will start off bright, with clear skies first thing, but start to cloud over around lunchtime.

What is the long-term forecast for the North East?

The Met Office UK outlook for Sunday, February 2, to Thursday, February 13, says: “Temperatures falling to nearer normal, with increasing overnight frost, especially to start Sunday.

“The beginning of next week will remain unsettled with outbreaks of rain or showers mixed with bright or sunny spells. Thereafter, we should see the dominance of high pressure across the UK. This will allow a shift towards more settled conditions with a good deal of sunshine across most parts.

“Northern and eastern areas are likely to start this period cold with a chance of wintry showers, these likely falling as snow to relatively low levels at times.”