IN PICTURES: Scarborough looking like winter wonderland as first snow of 2026 falls along coast

By Duncan Atkins

Published 5th Jan 2026, 11:13 BST

Updated 5th Jan 2026, 11:14 BST

Scarborough and the east coast was left looking like a winter wonderland as the first snowfall of 2026 arrived at the weekend.

While the weather caused travel disruption and has led to school closures this morning, others have enjoyed making snowmen and sledging.

Photographer Richard Ponter captured some of the scenes on camera.

Family fun in Peasholm Park. photo: Richard Ponter Photo: Richard Ponter

The colours of the beach hits stand out against the snowy backdrop. photo: Richard Ponter Photo: Richard Ponter

Walking on North Bay beach. photo: Richard Ponter Photo: Richard Ponter

Heading to Field Lane in the snow. photo: Richard Ponter Photo: Richard Ponter

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