Photos of the Day: A Frozen River and Pink Powder

Northumberland, UK

A beach hut is covered with snow from the ‘Beast from the East’ storm, with Bamburgh Castle in the distance
Photograph: Chris Lishman/REX/Shutterstock

Beijing, China

Hospitality staff take a selfie during a meeting at the Great Hall of the People ahead of Monday’s opening session of the National People’s Congress
Photograph: Mark Schiefelbein/AP

Colorado, US

The rider Eric Mikkelson and the skier Jason Dahl race to the finish line during the 70th annual Leadville Ski Joring competition
Photograph: Jason Connolly/AFP/Getty Images