In pictures: Snowfall across the North East captured by Tyne Tees viewers

Snow has swept across the region, dusting homes, businesses, roads and hills this afternoon.

ITV Tyne Tees viewers have been sharing their photographs of the weather, including this snap taken in Sunderland this morning.

Our pets have been getting out in the snow too - Peggy the cockapoo was having fun in Tow Law, County Durham.

But Peggy wasn't the only pooch enjoying the weather - Dexter was jumping for joy in Blyth.

Little Conor and his pet duck, Pigeon, were also out exploring together.

Up in Alnwick, the snow made an appearance along the River Aln.

Meanwhile at Holy Island at 8am this morning, the scene looked like this...

Little Amy and her dog Nero enjoyed a walk in Ashington, Northumberland, too.

And it seemed like a winter wonderland at Cragside House, where National Trust staff captured this shot:

An amber weather warning is in place across County Durham and some parts of North Yorkshire, meaning potential blizzard conditions, according to the Met Office.

A yellow weather warning is in place across the wider North East, which could result in possible travel delays on roads, a risk of some vehicles being stranded and rural communities potentially being cut off.

Earlier this week, stunning winter photographs were taken in Cullercoats in North Tyneside.

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