Look at all these scenes captured by our photographer, 59 years ago this month.
They include cars under a deluge of snow on the Grindon Estate, and a crash on the A19 amid nine inches of slush.
A massive clear-up operation was needed - but not before our Sunderland Echo photographers grabbed all of these photos.
5. Reflections from 1965
The first snow of winter provided this picturesque scene in the grounds of Lambton Castle. | se
6. Arctic at Warden Law
A chilly day ahead for these locals at Warden Law in November 1965. | se
7. Bleak at Warden Law
A freezing cold day in the country in this view at Warden Law 59 years ago this month. | se
8. The morning after the night-time blizzard
Overnight snow left this picturesque but treacherous scene at Barnes Park. | se
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