THE Met Office has issued an updated weather forecast after predicting it will snow this week.

The region was set to see a mix of rain, sleet and snow according to forecasters at the weekend.

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But in their updated forecast for the North East, it looks like the region will avoid the white stuff this evening.

The North East is expected to see a cloudy evening with outbreaks of light rain and drizzle, most frequent in the west, but likely elsewhere at times too.

Some clear spells are possible in the north by dawn. It is expected to stay windy overnight with gales over the Pennines, with a minimum temperature of 3 °C.

Tuesday is set to be mild but often cloudy, especially in the west, with outbreaks of rain and drizzle.

Brighter conditions are possible in the east, mainly later on. It is expected to be a little less windy, but still breezy, with a maximum temperature of 9 °C.

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Later in the week, cloud and rain should clear southwards early Wednesday followed by brighter and colder spells with wintry showers.

A similar picture is expected for Thursday, with fewer showers likely on Friday.

Strong winds on Wednesday will gradually be decreasing to light winds by Friday.

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