Mapped: Where in Teesside snow is set to fall as North East engulfed by 'arctic blast'

Heavy snow has been forecast for the North East with temperatures to plunge dramatically over the coming days. Widespread cold conditions and some wintry hazards are predicted across the country.

The UK Health Security Agency has issued a cold weather warning, effective from today (November 17), which will remain in place until Friday and it covers the North East, including Teesside.

The Met Office has confirmed that snow and ice are possible following a period of above-average temperatures, with high pressure expected to bring widespread cold conditions across the UK.

It says the most significant factor bringing in the colder weather is a change in wind direction.

The Met office says: "By Wednesday, we’ll all be firmly under the colder Arctic airmass, with a strong and very cold nor