And while weathermen are not predicting huge falls of snow, let's remind ourselves of the years when we’ve battled through blizzards.
We are not just talking about the Beast from the East. Take a look at some spectacular reminders from as far back as the 1950s.
5. Having fun in 1991
Sledging and dog walking at Temple Park in 1991. Photo: South Shields Gazette
6. The Market Place in 1981
Braving the snow in the Market Place 39 years ago. Photo: GZ
7. A wintry Bents Park
The Lakeside Steam train under way in a wintry Bents Park in 2018. Photo: Kevin Brady
8. Back to 2007
A bracing walk in the snow on the Cleadon Hills in 2007. Photo: TR