Excited residents grab their phones and cameras to capture the magical scene as the city lies under a sparkling blanket of snow.
The flurry of snow started just past midnight and into the very early hours of Tuesday morning.
Here is a magical collection of some of the best pictures taken – big thanks to our readers for the photos!
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Here are a selections of our favourite snowy pictures. Photo: Chris Belous and JPI
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This mystical pic was taken by Chris Belous in the Leith area. Photo: Footsteps in the snow
. The Royal Mile
A historic street covered in snow - stunning!! This picture was taken by Matt Donlan. Photo: Matt Donlan
. Another beauty from Chris Belous
This one was taken near Easter Road. Photo: Chris Belous
5. Another late night pic
Another from the Leith area from Chris Belous Photo: Chris Belous
6. Footprints and fox prints
If you look carefully, you can see fox prints in the snow. This picture was taken at Northfield. Photo: JPI Media
7. Linlithgow
What a view! This was snapped by the Evening News very own Lisa Ferguson. An amazing pic, thanks Lisa! Photo: Lisa Ferguson
8. Royal Mile again
If you ignore the traffic lights, this could almost be straight out of a Dickens novel. Another one from Matt Donlan - cheers Matt! Photo: Matt Donlan