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Monday, 5 February, 2001, 15:44 GMT

As snow storms continue to grip large parts of the UK, BBC News Online provides some key images of the freezing temperatures.

An impromptu skiing trip in Buckden, North Yorkshire

This enterprising person makes the most of the weather in Buckden, North Yorkshire

Allendale, Northumberland, resembling Siberia

A man battles to clear snow from his drive in Allendale, Northumberland

Road conditions in Northumberland

A snow plough tackles up to eight feet of snow in Allendale, Northumberland

Scraping away the drift

A young boy attempts to clear snow from a car

Sheep in Northumberland

This sheep was among animals caught in Northumberland's big freeze

Off-road driving in North Yorkshire

RAF mountain rescue teams are kept busy in Buckden, North Yorkshire

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