Here are some snaps our photographers took at the time.
5. Scarborough Snow
Snowy football pitches on Oliver's Mount, 100781c. Photo: Dave Barry
6. Scarborough Snow
Snowy rooftops in the old town, 100781e. Photo: Dave Barry
7. Scarborough Snow
Oystercatchers fly off after looking for food in the country park, 100785c. Photo: Neil Silk
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Traffic limps through a blizzard on Seamer Road, 100791b Photo: Dave Barry