We experienced rare and extreme weather conditions when a severe cold wave struck in February and March, 2018. It was caused by a polar vortex which drew Siberian air westward bringing heavy snow, strong winds and plummeting temperatures - some areas dropped below -10. Our photographers were out and about recording the weather event on film - these are some of the best scenes.
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2. Beast from the East
Hats and gloves were absolute necessities last February, as sub-zero temperatures gripped the region and a chilly -5C felt as cold as -11C. | National World
4. Beast from the East
The arctic weather cause widespread problems on the roads of Lancashire, although there were thankfully no really bad smashes caused by snow and ice as drivers took extra care in the hazardous conditions | National World
5. Beast from the East 2018
A bitter wind chill of around -10C enveloped Lancashire as the Beast from the East blew in, bringing the coldest weather some parts of the country have seen since 2013. | National World
6. Beast from the East 2018
Snow in Blackpool as seen from the roof of the Blackpool and the Fylde College College building | National World