But families have braved the cold to bask in the snow today, flocking to gardens, streets and parks across Leeds.
And stunning pictures captured in north Leeds show Roundhay Park transformed into a winter wonderland. Enjoy these photos taken from around Leeds after the snowfall.
1. Leeds in the snow
This gallery showcases pictures taken from across Leeds today as the city was covered in a blanket of thick snow. Photo: Nationalworld
2. Leeds in the snow
A fallen tree on Springwood Road in Leeds, as cars are pictured blocked in the road. Photo: Nationalworld
3. Leeds in the snow
Work to clear the heavy snowfall in the vicinity of Elland Road in preparation for Leeds United's Premier League match with Brighton and Hove Albion. Photo: Tony Johnson
4. Leeds in the snow
A woman pulls a child along on a sledge in the snow in Burley, Leeds. Photo: Nationalworld
5. Leeds in the snow
Reggie Middleton, 4, makes a snowman by the turnstiles at Elland Road. Staff from the club were clearing the are in preparation for Leeds United's Premier League match with Brighton and Hove Albion. Photo: Tony Johnson
6. Leeds in the snow
Wetherby Road in Leeds, covered in snow. Photo: Nationalworld