Roads deteriorate over time from constant use and the hot summer last year, followed by freezing weather in December, likely made the problem worse.
Temperatures are expected to plummet below zero again this week, according to the Met Office.
In this picture story, we highlight 13 of the worst roads for potholes in the cold snap, according to data on FixMyStreet.com. Visit www.fixmystreet.com to find out more.
West Sussex County Council is urging residents to use a new online e-form to report problem potholes.
The advice comes after ‘at least 15’ holes were photographed in Crescent Way, Burgess Hill, with repair jobs scheduled for the five most significant ones.
The council said residents can report a pothole at www.westsussex.gov.uk by selecting ‘roads and travel’ and ‘report a pothole online’. They can also find out about how West Sussex County Council prioritises repairs.
9. Hurstpierpoint High Street
There is a pothole on Hurstpierpoint High Street that is getting bigger, according to one FixMyStreet contributor who posted about it on Friday, January 13. Photo: Google Street View
10. Kings Way, Burgess Hill
A large pothole is still on Kings Way, Burgess Hill, with parts of the road broken up. The person who made the report said the hole is by the entrance to The Warren. They added that there are also a few more potholes along the road. Photo: Google Street View
11. Imberhorne Lane, East Grinstead
There are five or six deep potholes on Imberhorne Lane in East Grinstead. Photo: Google Street View
12. Brushes Lane, Lindfield
A 'massive pothole' has been reported in Brushes Lane, Lindfield, in the middle of the lane opposite the entrance to The Bent Public House. Photo: Google Street View