But were you pictured getting out and about during cold snaps in years gone by?
Here are 9 reminders of people enjoying strolls, scenery and getting active in freezing conditions in and around Wearside.
Take a look and see if you can spot someone you know.
1. A plodge in 2005
The annual WI welly plodge at Seabburn and these plodgers were having a great time in 2005. Can you spot someone you know? Photo: DA
2. On their way to Wembley
These Sunderland fans queued in 2014 to get their tickets for Wembley. Pictured are Kevin Hughes and his daughter Rachel Cranswick-Hughes, Kevin Tyson, Michael Collins and Norman Wildgoose who camped outside of Black House in freezing temperatures to make sure they were at the front of the queue for tickets. Photo: Picture by David Allan
3. Cleaning up in 2007
Farringdon School pupils braved the cold to help clean up Doxford House Park in 2007. In the picture are, left to right, Amanda Kelly, Kate Bell, David Henderson, Kieran Gilbert, Louis Smart and Charlton Dove. Photo: JT
4. Dipping into the 2007 memories
Smurftastic at the 2007 Seaburn dip! Pictured are Lynne Harbottle, Ashley and Michelle Greaves and Kym and Tracy Reynolds. Photo: PB