A snowstorm hit New York City and the tri-state area in the early hours of Sunday, December 14th, bringing as much as 6 inches of snow to some areas. While the heavy snow caused slippery roads and transportation delays in the city, it also brought joy to many residents as they enjoyed the first snow of the winter season.
According to reports from the meteorological department, the first widespread snowfall of the winter began late Saturday night and continued into Sunday morning. By Sunday noon, Central Park had reported 1.1 inches of snow; Manhattan saw an average of 1 to 3 inches of snow; Queens, Brooklyn (also known as Brooklyn), and Staten Island received 3 to 6 inches of snow; Sparta City in New Jersey saw at least 6 inches of snow; and some areas of Long Island recorded 4 inches of snow.
However, the snow led to slippery roads, causing inconvenience for drivers. Snowplows and salt trucks were clearing roads and parking lots throughout Sunday morning. Meanwhile, data from the flight tracking website FlightAware showed that over a thousand flights were delayed and more than a hundred flights were canceled at U.S. airports due to the weather.
While most of the snow on the streets has been cleared, New York City’s iconic Central Park still retained its snow-covered landscape, turning into a winter wonderland. Many people, especially children, flocked to the park to play, frolic, and admire the post-snow beauty, fully enjoying the winter fun.
The meteorological department forecasts that the storm will weaken on Sunday night, followed by a blast of arctic cold air, bringing nighttime wind chill temperatures to zero or below.