Storm Boelo has caused widespread disruption across Darlington, County Durham and the wider North East after bringing a weekend of strong winds and heavy rain.
The storm began making its presence felt across the region on Saturday (October 24), as rain and winds battered the region throughout the day.
Conditions worsened into Saturday evening and overnight, with Sunday bringing another day of powerful winds and disruption across the region.
Snow falls on High Row, Darlington. Picture: CHRIS BOOTH
The Met Office had warned that some of the strongest conditions would be felt across northern parts of the UK, with gusts of 60mph to 70mph expected in amber warning areas and the possibility of 80mph in exposed coastal locations.
By Sunday morning (October 25), many people woke to find trees and large branches brought down overnight, with debris on roads causing delays and forcing some drivers to find alternative routes.
Pictures taken on Sunday show a fallen tree blocking part of the A167 towards Aycliffe Village.
Fallen tree on the A167 near Aycliffe Village
Fallen tree on the A167 near Aycliffe Village
Workers were spotted at the scene diverting traffic and removing the tree debris.
Drivers faced difficult conditions throughout the weekend, with road closures, diversions and strong crosswinds causing problems on some of the region's busiest routes.
Fallen tree on the A167 near Aycliffe Village
National Highways had issued an amber severe weather alert ahead of the storm, identifying the A1(M), A66, A19 and A69 among routes at particular risk from strong winds, fallen branches and debris.
Rail services were also badly affected, with services cancelled, delayed and altered as the storm swept across northern England.
Passengers were repeatedly urged to check before travelling, while Northern advised people not to travel across its network on Sunday.
There was disruption in the skies too, with flights affected and diversions taking place during the weekend.
Fallen tree near Hurtworth Place, outside of Darlington
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For those hoping to stay closer to home, Storm Boelo also forced the cancellation of events and activities, with a number of popular attractions closing their doors because of the weather.
The storm also left thousands of homes without power as strong winds and heavy rain caused damage to the electricity network.
As conditions began to ease by Sunday afternoon, attention turned to the clean-up after a weekend of fallen trees, power cuts and widespread disruption across the region.