Snow is on its way to the North East as 2025 gets off to a wintry start, with warnings issued for potentially disruptive weather this weekend.
A weather warning for snow and ice is set to come into force 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 small 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.
Stunning pictures from Northumberland saw part of the region blanketed with its first snowfall of 2025 on Thursday, January 2, with aerial images of Allenheads showing the village covered in a dusting of white. This could become a common sight across the North East in the coming days, with the latest forecast predicting “significant accumulations” of snow on Sunday.
We will be bringing you all the latest live updates on snow in the North East, forecasts and cold weather advice below.