Image: Police have put out warnings to drivers over the wintery conditions
Snow also fell across the Midlands, including in Warwickshire and Shropshire.
There was a light covering around the Angel of the North - prompting some people to take out their sledges.
Sheffield also saw snow before the sun rose, with icy conditions stretching into the Peak District. Image: A dog walker in the snow-covered St Nicholas Park, in Warwick
While the snow is expected to clear in southern parts of the UK, more is forecast over the weekend in other areas, including Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Sky s weather forecaster Jo Robinson said: Clear skies, light winds and snow cover will mean temperatures will plummet for many on Friday night. It is likely to be the coldest night of the season.
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