Summary:

New York City experienced its first white Christmas in 15 years!
Central Park had 1 inch of snow on Christmas morning.
Boston also enjoyed a white Christmas with 4 inches of snow.
The snow is expected to melt slowly due to colder-than-normal temperatures.
Severe weather continues to affect the West Coast and South, with high waves, strong winds, heavy rain, and potential for tornadoes.

NYC's First White Christmas in 15 Years!

New Yorkers woke up to a magical sight on Christmas morning: a white Christmas! For the first time in 15 years, the city was covered in a blanket of snow, with Central Park boasting a full inch by 7 a.m. This makes it officially a white Christmas according to the National Weather Service's definition (1 inch or more of snow on the ground at 7 a.m. on Christmas Day).

The last time NYC experienced such a winter wonderland was in 2009. While this year's snowfall wasn't as substantial (2 inches then, 1 inch now), it's still a joyous occasion for many. Boston also enjoyed a white Christmas, with a more generous 4 inches of snow.

Unfortunately, the festive snow won't last long. Colder-than-normal temperatures will cause a slow melt, but milder weather is expected by the weekend, with temperatures reaching the 40s.

Meanwhile, the West Coast continues to battle severe weather with powerful storms bringing high waves, strong winds, heavy rain, and significant mountain snow. River flooding is a major concern in western Washington and Oregon. A winter storm warning is in effect for the Cascade Mountains and a watch for the northern Rockies.

In the South, a new round of severe weather is anticipated, with threats of tornadoes, hail, damaging winds, and flash flooding in areas including Dallas, Houston, and Shreveport.

This Christmas brought a mix of winter magic and severe weather across the country.

Source: ABC News