ITV Weather forecast for North East England

Tonight:A very cold night with a severe overnight frost developing, particularly in rural areas. Winds decreasing mostly light but brisker near the coast. Minimum temperature -8 °C.

Thursday:Another cold day with a chance of snow showers returning to the Pennines for a time on Thursday. A slow thaw during daylight hours but icy stretches persisting in places. Maximum temperature 2 °C.