The nights are closing in and Christmas is edging closer, but the North East is yet to see more snow in the build up to the big day and as we work our way into the depths of winter.
The Met Office's long range forecast has predicted snow in the region, but how do the odds of wintry weather in and around South Tyneside compared to other UK areas for Christmas?
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South Tyneside is not listed on any odds websites, with Newcastle being the closest site to be given odds by bookies.
1. Edinburgh
Edinburgh has odds of 5/4. | Peter Summers/Getty Images Photo: Peter Summers/Getty Images
3. Newcastle
Newcastle has odds of 6/4 to see snow this Christmas Day. | Gareth Copley/Getty Images Photo: Gareth Copley/Getty Images
4. Aberdeen
Back in Scotland, Aberdeen has snowfall odds of 6/4. | Beth Edmonston Photo: Beth Edmonston