Northumberland weather forecast: A cold but sunny day for the county

Weather forecast for Friday, February 7.

What will the weather be like in Northumberland this morning?

There will be a dry but chilly start to the day, with temperatures sitting at 1C.

There will be some frost and fog clearing during the morning.

What about this afternoon?

The day will see some bright and sunny spells, with temperatures reaching 5C.

But, it will become cloudy through the afternoon.

What will the weather be like this evening and tonight in Northumberland?

Strengthening winds and patchy rain is expected into the evening.

Temperatures will drop to 4C and wind speeds could reach 30mph.

What will the weather be like tomorrow?

Saturday, February 8 is expected to be bright but very windy, with some rain.

Maximum temperatures will reach 7C.

What is the long-term forecast for the North East?

The Met Office UK outlook for Tuesday, February 11 to Thursday, February 20 said: “Tuesday will see a continuation of the very unsettled weather with windy conditions and blustery showers.

“The showers will be heaviest in the north and the west with a risk of thunder and hail here and snow falling mainly over higher ground in the north.

“Further ahead, unsettled conditions are expected to dominate; generally windy with spells of rain at times, interspersed with brighter but showery interludes.

“Snow is likely in the north at times, especially over high ground.”