Milder weather is on its way which will give the North East a break from sub-zero temperatures.
The Met Office says wintry conditions will continue until the weekend when "milder and wetter weather sweeps in to create a temporary reprieve".
A snow and ice weather warning is in place for eastern parts region - including Newcastle, Gateshead Sunderland, and the Northumberland, Tyneside and Durham costs - until midday on Friday. A UK Health Security Agency cold weather warning is in place until the end of Sunday morning too.
