Hour-by-hour Met Office forecast for Tynedale today

The forecaster warned of a chance of snow and rain at midday. During the afternoon, the chance of rain will drop again into an overcast and chilly evening.

There will be highs of 3C and lows of -5C, with the sun due to set at 4.13pm.

A weather warning for snow and ice covering Northumberland is in place throughout today (Tuesday) and tomorrow (Wednesday, January 17). The Met Office warn that a mixture of sleet, snow and ice could cause travel disruption.

There is a small chance of travel delays on roads with some stranded vehicles and passengers, along with delayed or cancelled rail and air travel.

Here’s a full hour-by-hour forecast for Hexham today:

3pm: 2C with 20 per cent chance of rain

4pm: 2C with 60 per cent chance of rain

5pm: 3C with 80 per cent chance of rain

6pm: 3C with 80 per cent chance of rain

7pm: 3C with 40 per cent chance of rain

8pm: 2C with 80 per cent chance of rain

9pm: 2C with 60 per cent chance of rain

10pm: 2C with 20 per cent chance of rain

11pm: 1C with 70 per cent chance of rain

A Met Office spokesperson said: "A bright, cold morning with widespread frost.

"Snow showers affecting the Pennines, followed by longer spells of rain and snow.

"Snow mainly confined to high ground leading to some potential disruption. Maximum temperature 3 °C.

"A cold, cloudy evening with a mix of light rain and snow at times. Snow mainly confined to high ground.

"Skies clearing by dawn with cold icy stretches developing."