Temperatures will plummet this week as the Met Office issues a yellow warning for ice in the North East.
It comes into action at 6pm on Wednesday and will stay in place until midday on Thursday, with people reminded to take extra care as slips and falls are likely.
The Met Office also warns of icy patches on untreated roads, pavements, and cycle paths - especially in the early hours of Thursday morning with temperatures dropping as low as -1C.
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On Wednesday, a dry, sunny day is expected with a moderate breeze. Near the coast it will remain cloudy with further showers, perhaps wintry at lower levels. It will feel cold though with a maximum temperature of 2C.
Thursday will be very cold, especially overnight with widespread frosts. Daytime temperatures will remain close to freezing.
Here is an hour-by-hour forecast while the weather warning is in place.
Wednesday
6pm: Clear, 1°C, Chance of rain: <5%
7pm: Partly cloudy, 1°C, Chance of rain: <5%
8pm: Partly cloudy, 0°C, Chance of rain: <5%
9pm: Clear, 0°C, Chance of rain: <5%
10pm: Cloudy, 0°C, Chance of rain: 10%
11pm: Clear, 0°C, Chance of rain: <5%
Thursday
12am: Clear, 0°C, Chance of rain: <5%
3am: Clear, 0°C, Chance of rain: <5%
6am: Clear, -1°C, Chance of rain: <5%
9am: Partly cloudy, -1°C, Chance of rain: 10%
12pm: Cloudy, 1°C, Chance of rain: 10%
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