NHS Grampian said the weather continued to knock back some scheduled operations despite the best efforts of staff.
Patients were affected when a doctor was unable to come into work.
A spokeswoman said: “Our staff have gone above and beyond this week and this – combined with Grampian missing the very worst of the conditions – means we have been able to maintain near normal clinical activity.
“Regrettably we did have to postpone one theatre list this morning due to staff absence. Less than 10 patients were on that list, all due to undergo minor ear, nose andhroat procedures. Their operations are being rescheduled as a priority.
“Critical and emergency care has been maintained along with our regular clinics. We cannot say thank you enough to the staff teams who have made this possible.”
Schools across the north-east were also closed again yesterday, with some headteachers finding unique ways of informing parents of the snow day.
In a video from Buckie, teacher Lewis Telfer reworded Beyoncé’s hit Love on Top to Made School Stop as a way of informing parents that St Peter’s Primary School would be shut.
But while youngsters were glad to have the day off, the snowfall resulted in disappointment for thousands more.
And 25 arrivals to the city were also called off.
The A90 Aberdeen to Dundee road was partly closed in the morning when multiple vehicles collided near Tealing.
Four cars were damaged and crews from the ambulance, fire and police were called to the scene.
Motorists described the road as “extremely difficult with drifting snow covering the inside lane”.
Elsewhere, the road between Portknockie and Findochty was closed throughout the day alongside snow gates at Braemar and Cairn O’Mount.
The A98 at Cullen was closed briefly after vehicles became stuck in snowdrifts.
Deputy First Minister John Swinney urged people to take care over the weekend.
He said: “Local and national services are working together to do all we can to keep our roads clear of snow. However, the situation remains very challenging, particularly in rural and eastern areas of Scotland.
“If you have capacity to help neighbours, or are the owner of large vehicles that could assist the clearance work on your local road, I would encourage you to volunteer and look out for vulnerable people.”
A spokeswoman for the police said special constables had racked up 236 hours of volunteer work since snow started falling.
She added: “We are continuing to advise motorists to travel with extreme care as many of the roads in the region are affected by drifting snow, high winds and cold temperatures causing icy patches.”
