The cold snap lasted from February 24 to March 4 with snow and ice covering the area as a result of the anticyclone Hartmut.
The Met Office said: “The ‘Beast from the East’ is a phrase used to describe cold and wintry conditions in the UK as a result of easterly winds from the near continent. When pressure is high over Scandinavia, the UK tends to experience a polar continental air mass. When this happens in winter, cold air is drawn in from the Eurasian landmass, bringing the cold and wintry conditions.”
Families made the most of the snow in St John’s Park in Burgess Hill. The conditions caused many schools, including: Albourne C of E Primary School in Hassocks, Balcombe C of E Controlled Primary School, Bolnore Village Primary School, Lindfield Primary School, Southway Junior School in Burgess Hill and The Burgess Hill Academy.
21. Burgess Hill
Fun in the snow in St John's park, Burgess Hill, on February 27, 2018 Photo: Steve Robards, SR1805653
22. Burgess Hill
Fun in the snow in St John's park, Burgess Hill, on February 27, 2018 Photo: Steve Robards, SR1805723
23. London to Brighton line
Trains running on the London to Brighton line Photo: Steve Robards, SR1805683
24. Jack and Jill windmills
Jack and Jill windmills in the snow taken from near Hurstpierpoint Photo: Steve Robards, SR1805848