Now that's a wall of snow! Here's a retro scene of the Cleadon Hills after a heavy snowfall.placeholder image
Now that's a wall of snow! Here's a retro scene of the Cleadon Hills after a heavy snowfall. | JPIMedia Resell

The first snow of 2020 may be on the way - but will it match these South Tyneside blizzards from years gone by?

By Chris Cordner
Published 19th Jan 2020, 16:00 GMT
Updated 22nd Jan 2020, 12:10 GMT

South Tyneside’s first snow of 2020 could be on the way early next month.

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.

A picturesque scene from 12 years ago.

9. A 2008 snow scene

A picturesque scene from 12 years ago. | JPIMedia Resell Photo: SN

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Slow moving cars negotiate their way through the South Tyneside snowstorms of 16 years ago.

10. A 2004 blizzard

Slow moving cars negotiate their way through the South Tyneside snowstorms of 16 years ago. | JPIMedia Resell Photo: CL

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Wrapped up warm against the snow of 2006.

11. Snowfall in 2006

Wrapped up warm against the snow of 2006. | JPIMedia Resell Photo: GZ

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A great chance to have fun sledging in 2008.

12. A wonderful wintry scene

A great chance to have fun sledging in 2008. | JPIMedia Resell Photo: SN

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