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The prospect of snow on the Northern Tablelands may have felt like wishful thinking for some.

A promising weather forecast earlier in the week had seemed to have fizzled to drizzle by Friday, although weather-chasing social media identities disagreed. 

When Saturday morning arrived, news quickly spread of dustings in Guyra, Ben Lomond and surrounds. 

Those who travelled from other parts of the Northern Tablelands to see Guyra's winter wonderland may have been surprised to return home to find much of the region had become similarly dusted. 

In Guyra, with an elevation of 1,330 metres, a dusting of snow from early in the morning grew throughout the day. 

Locals and visitors alike were making the most of what was the town's best falls in years.

In Black Mountain, between Guyra and Armidale, falls were significant enough for the construction of heavy-set snowmen. 

Some travellers were stuck in Glencoe for some time, waiting for the New England Highway to reopen. 

Further south, the runway was closed at Armidale Regional Airport due to the conditions, with the local council confirming it would remain closed until at least 9am on Sunday. 

Aircraft parked there were blanketed in snow. 

In further transport challenges, there have been reports of an incoming NSW Trainlink train waiting at Walcha Road Station because of snow on the tracks. 

Transport for NSW has been contacted for comment. 

While Armidale has copped an impressive snowfall, it's also experiencing some flooding in low-lying areas along Dumaresq Creek.

Parklands and low-lying roads are affected, including the popular Curtis Park. 

Across the Northern Tablelands, it's also been a cold day for livestock. 

And for farmers too, with some producers pushing ahead with plans. 

And while many sports were called off across the region due to snow, flooding or both, rugby players at The Armidale School braved the freezing temperatures. 

It's unclear how long the snow will stick around, but it's been a novelty while it lasts.