Here are some snaps our photographers took at the time.
1. Scarborough Snow
Visitors admiring Scarborough in winter, 100780a. Photo: Richard Ponter
2. Scarborough Snow
Scarborough shining in the morning winter sunshine, 100780b. Photo: Richard Ponter
3. Scarborough Snow
Snowy rooftops seen from Oliver's Mount, 100781b. Photo: Dave Barry
4. Scarborough Snow
Snowy rooftops seen from Oliver's Mount, 100781b. Photo: Dave Barry