Snow and sub-zero temperatures have arrived in the North East this weekend.

Residents in part of the region woke to find a blanket of snow covering the ground.

And on higher ground there has been a more substantial covering.

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Photographs taken at the Angel of the North in Gateshead this morning show an impressive snow covering the ground as walkers braced the weather to take a stroll past the iconic monument.

The cold weather looks set to stay with the Met Office predicting yet more snow and icy temperatures this week.

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Yellow weather warnings for ice, fog and snow are still in effect for many North East and North Yorkshire coastal areas this week.

Over the next few days the forecaster has also warned of “wintery showers” a long with “widespread frost," and snow in places.

Take a look at some of our pictures of the snow which has arrived here in the North East.

The Northern Echo: An impressive view over the hills of Gateshead towards County Durham.An impressive view over the hills of Gateshead towards County Durham. (Image: NNP)

The Northern Echo: These horses will have been pleased to have their rugs on today.These horses will have been pleased to have their rugs on today. (Image: GAVIN ENGELBRECHT)

The Northern Echo: These keen walkers in Gateshead were wrapped up warm for the cold weather.These keen walkers in Gateshead were wrapped up warm for the cold weather. (Image: NNP)

The Northern Echo: Picture: Paul Oakland, The Northern Echo Camera ClubPicture: Paul Oakland, The Northern Echo Camera Club (Image: Picture: Paul Oakland, The Northern Echo Camera Club)

The Northern Echo: The Angel of the North surrounded by snow this morning,The Angel of the North surrounded by snow this morning, (Image: NNP)

The Northern Echo: Picture: Jules Brookes, The Northern Echo Camera ClubPicture: Jules Brookes, The Northern Echo Camera Club (Image: Jules Brooks, Northern Echo Camera Club)

The Northern Echo: Picture: Paul Oakland, Northern Echo Camera ClubPicture: Paul Oakland, Northern Echo Camera Club (Image: Paul Oakland, Northern Echo Camera Club)

The Northern Echo: Snow at the Angel of the NorthSnow at the Angel of the North (Image: NNP)

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