The North East has been hit with heavy snowfall overnight after the Met Office issued an amber warning.
An amber snow warning is in place from the Met Office throughout Sunday warning of heavy snowfall in areas of the North East. A yellow weather warning for snow and ice was put in place from midday on Saturday, January 4 and remain in place until midnight on Sunday, January 5, covering the majority of the region with the exception of the coast, as well as affecting most of England and Wales.
While this 36-hour warning is in effect, there is a risk of travel disruption on the roads as well as delays or cancellations to rail and air travel. There is also a chance of power cuts and rural communities becoming cut off as heavy snow and freezing rain hit, the Met Office has warned.
In addition, amber cold health alerts have been issued for all regions of England including the North East between now and January 8, warning of “significant impacts” across health and social care services due to the winter weather.
We will be bringing you all the latest live updates on snow in the North East, forecasts and cold weather advice below.