Winter Arrives: New York Gets First Measurable Snow
Winter Arrives: New York Gets First Measurable Snow
US · Published Dec 15, 2025
New York City experienced its first measurable snowfall of the season, with Central Park recording 2.9 inches.
Parts of Long Island and New Jersey saw up to 8 inches of snow, leading to power outages affecting thousands.
Philadelphia received 4.2 inches of snow, with suburban areas reporting even higher accumulations.
First snowfall blankets Northeast metropolitan areas
Winter has officially arrived in the Northeast, with New York City and several other major metropolitan areas experiencing their first measurable snowfall of the season this past weekend. Central Park in New York City recorded 2.9 inches of snow, transforming the urban landscape into a winter wonderland. John F. Kennedy (JFK) Airport reported even higher accumulations, with 4.6 inches blanketing the runways and surrounding areas.
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