Forecasters have predicted the exact date when snow will fall in the North East.
Maps from WXCharts show that the mercury is set to fall rapidly after the first week of January with sub zero temperatures that could drop as low as -4C for some parts of England, the Mirror reports.
Between January 8 and January 12, some regions will see temperatures drop below zero with the North East seeing -1C on January 9.
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By January 10, both Scotland and southeast England, could see lows of -4C while at the same time a generous layer of snow will settle across the country.
Charts show snow will settle first in the high ground around Yorkshire before covering a broad area extending from Edinburgh to Brighton. It is predicted that the snow depth will stay between 1cm and 3cm.
Majority of the country is predicted to be impacted, however is expected the winter weather will not be disruptive.
Met Office meteorologist Craig Snell has said that temperatures are expected to return closer to normal for January after the mild late December.
"(After New Year's Eve) there is a trend for temperatures to return nearer to normal", he said.
"That's not surprising as temperatures are way above average."
Mr Snell added: "For this time of year, if we see any clearer slots at night then that does give some risk for frost, particularly across the northern half of the UK."
Forecasters believe New Year's Eve could be the warmest on record, with temperatures set to reach 15C in some parts of the country.
Met Office meteorologist Greg Dewhurst said: "The record is 14.8C on New Year's Eve and that was in 2011.
"Temperatures look like they'll be 14-15C so it is possible that temperatures could be that value."
Here is five day forecast for the North East
Today
A bright and sunny start with a touch of frost in places, quickly deteriorating as a band of rain moves eastwards across the region. Rain may be heavy at times, but will soon clear eastwards by late afternoon. Windy. Maximum temperature 11 °C.
Tonight
A cloudy but dry night for many areas, possibly some drizzle over the Pennines and far north. Staying windy and feeling mild. Rain returning around dawn. Minimum temperature 4 °C.
Thursday
An unsettled day. Mostly cloudy with blustery showers, although some drier interludes are possible as well. Risk of heavy rain into the evening. Staying mild. Maximum temperature 13 °C.
Outlook for Friday to Sunday
Some light rain on Friday morning, a chance of drier weather later in the day. Very windy on Saturday and Sunday with heavy, blustery showers. Very mild all weekend.
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