Sunderland weather forecast: The city will see some sunshine and drier conditions

What will the weather be like in Sunderland this morning?

Overnight showers will clear to reveal a dry start to the day, with some sunshine, however, temperatures this morning will sit at a chilly 3C.

What about this afternoon?

Clouds will increase throughout the day, with some scattered showers developing through the afternoon. Maximum temperatures will reach 8C.

What will the weather be like this evening and tonight in Sunderland?

This evening will see some drier spells for an overall clear night with temperatures of 3C.

What will the weather be like tomorrow?

There will be a frosty start Wednesday, March 4 which will likely get drier with early sunshine turning hazy as cloud increases.

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

The Met Office UK outlook for Saturday, March 7 to Monday, March 16 said: “Over next weekend it will likely remain unsettled, with spells of rain interspersed by brighter and showery interludes and the wettest of the weather in the west.

“Into the following week, changeable conditions are expected to continue with spells of wet and windy weather, perhaps snow over higher ground, interspersed with sunshine and showers.

“Some longer, drier and more settled spells are possible towards the very end of this period in the south, though the north will likely remain unsettled.”