The Met Office provides updates on snowfall in the North East, detailing when it will end and what to expect in the coming days
Newcastle: The first snow of the season has hit the North East, causing a bit of chaos on the roads. People are wondering how long this snow will stick around.
So, here’s the scoop: the snow is expected to keep falling until about 11 a.m. tomorrow. Today, Sunday, December 5, it’s going to be a snowy one!
Right now, the Met Office has an amber alert out for snow, which means it could get pretty serious. There’s also a yellow warning for snow and ice, so be careful out there.
As for Sunday morning, expect snow to keep coming down until around 1 p.m. There might be some rain mixed in too, so it’s a bit of a mixed bag.
Here’s a quick look at the temperatures: it’s hovering around 1°C with a high chance of rain or snow throughout the morning. By the afternoon, it’ll warm up a bit to 2°C, but still expect rain.
Winds are also picking up, reaching up to 25 mph, especially along the coast. The Met Office describes today’s weather as cold with significant snow accumulations, particularly over the Pennines.
Later in the evening, the snow will continue, but it might lighten up a bit by dawn. Just keep in mind, it’s going to stay windy, especially near the coast.
Looking ahead to Monday, January 6, the Met Office says we should see the snow clear up by late afternoon, but don’t be surprised if some wintry showers linger.
