Summary:
NYC experienced its first White Christmas in 15 years!
Central Park recorded 1 inch of snow, meeting the official White Christmas criteria.
The last White Christmas in NYC was in 2009.
Snow totals varied across the region, with some areas receiving up to 2.5 inches.
Warmer temperatures and sunny skies are expected for the next few days, followed by possible rain this weekend.
NYC's First White Christmas in 15 Years!
New York City woke up to its first official White Christmas in 15 years! A blanket of snow covered Central Park, meeting the National Weather Service's minimum requirement of 1 inch of snow on the ground Christmas morning.
The last time NYC saw a White Christmas was in 2009. This year's snowfall, a result of light snow Tuesday, created a festive atmosphere across the city. While Central Park reported 1 inch, other areas saw higher totals, including:
- Port Jervis: 2.5 inches
- Glen Spey: 2 inches
- Sussex, NJ: 1.9 inches
- New Paltz: 1.5 inches
- Danbury, CT: 1.2 inches
Enjoy the sunny skies and warmer temperatures predicted for the next couple of days, but be prepared for wet weather this weekend. Rain is possible on Saturday and Sunday.
See the full winter snow outlook for NYC for more information. Stay tuned to the First Alert Weather team for the latest updates.
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