Overview
- The Met Office yellow warning is in force across the North East from 02:00 to 15:00 on Sunday, with 2–5cm of snow forecast and up to 10cm possible and risks of travel delays.
- Newcastle United Women’s match against Birmingham City was postponed due to a frozen pitch at Gateshead International Stadium, with tickets valid for the rearranged date or refundable.
- North Tyneside’s Novocastrians RFC called off scheduled fixtures, citing player safety in the wintry conditions.
- Dozens of junior parkruns were cancelled on Sunday, including Durham, Sedgefield, Prudhoe Riverside, Riverside, Saltwell, Town Moor and Whitley Bay events, due to frozen paths and low temperatures.
- Further impacts included the closure of National Trust sites such as Cragside and Wallington, the cancellation of Sunderland’s Sheepfolds Stables Market, and reports of hazardous roads across County Durham.