A coastal village lived up to its name as blizzard conditions swept across the county.

Winterton in Norfolk boasted white beaches as Christmas card scenery replaced Sunday's sun-kissed conditions.

Eastern Daily Press: It was a day to pull up your hood and reach for your cosiest gloves at Winterton on Tuesday.It was a day to pull up your hood and reach for your cosiest gloves at Winterton on Tuesday. (Image: Stephen Huntley)

A few hardy walkers out with their dogs pitched their faces against the cold as winter and spring battled it out - each taking turns to have the upper hand.

These pictures, taken by Stephen Huntley on Tuesday, April 6, show a day of contrasts as some of the county's most stunning wilderness views were reduced to just a few feet.

Phil Garner, senior forecaster at Norwich-based Weatherquest, said it was usual to find big temperature swings at this time of year with Sunday's balmy sunshine giving way to Tuesday's Arctic blast.

Eastern Daily Press: A few figures just visible on a snowy Winterton beach on April 6.A few figures just visible on a snowy Winterton beach on April 6. (Image: Stephen Huntley)

Statistically, there was more chance of a white Easter than a white Christmas, he said, and with the festival falling early this year the odds were even higher.

On Tuesday temperatures ranged from freezing to around 3C across the county - well below the seasonal average.

Eastern Daily Press: Winterton covered in snow just days after the beach basked in glorious Spring sunshine.Winterton covered in snow just days after the beach basked in glorious Spring sunshine. (Image: Stephen Huntley)

On Wednesday, April 7, he expected them to reach something more normal at around 10 or 11 degrees after a frosty start.

Generally, he said it would be more settled with the best of any sun in the morning.

Looking further ahead there's not expected to be too much movement up the mercury with dry but cooler weather for next week as restrictions ease.

Eastern Daily Press: Winterton's stunning, wild landscape was covered in snow on April 6 during the Easter holidays.Winterton's stunning, wild landscape was covered in snow on April 6 during the Easter holidays. (Image: Stephen Huntley)

Eastern Daily Press: A bench provided little respite from winter's grip at Winterton on Tuesday, April 6.A bench provided little respite from winter's grip at Winterton on Tuesday, April 6. (Image: Stephen Huntley)

Eastern Daily Press: Winterton in the grip of an icy blast on Tuesday, April 6.Winterton in the grip of an icy blast on Tuesday, April 6. (Image: Stephen Huntley)

Eastern Daily Press: Beach Road at Winterton covered in snow on April 6.Beach Road at Winterton covered in snow on April 6. (Image: Stephen Huntley)

Eastern Daily Press: A walker braves Beach Road at Winterton during a snow shower on April 6.A walker braves Beach Road at Winterton during a snow shower on April 6. (Image: Stephen Huntley)

Eastern Daily Press: Winterton experienced a whiteout over Easter.Winterton experienced a whiteout over Easter. (Image: Stephen Huntley)

Eastern Daily Press: Winterton looking windswept and wintery at Easter.Winterton looking windswept and wintery at Easter. (Image: Stephen Huntley)

Eastern Daily Press: A walker braves Beach Road at Winterton during a snow shower on April 6.A walker braves Beach Road at Winterton during a snow shower on April 6. (Image: Stephen Huntley)

Eastern Daily Press: A series of pictures have captured wild and windy weather on the coast.A series of pictures have captured wild and windy weather on the coast. (Image: Stephen Huntley)

Eastern Daily Press: Picture postcard Winterton in the snow at Easter.Picture postcard Winterton in the snow at Easter. (Image: Stephen Huntley)

Eastern Daily Press: Christmas card scenery came to Winterton at Easter.Christmas card scenery came to Winterton at Easter. (Image: Stephen Huntley)

Eastern Daily Press: The Lacon Arms in Hemsby under a covering of snow on April 6, 2021.The Lacon Arms in Hemsby under a covering of snow on April 6, 2021. (Image: Stephen Huntley)