Snowy Surprise: New York City's Weekend Whiteout

New York City saw a snowfall that was not as heavy as predicted but still made a big impact. By 7 a.m., Central Park had 4.3 inches of snow, the most since January 2022. The storm was strongest on Friday night and slowly calmed down by Saturday morning.

City Under a Blanket of Snow

The city was covered in snow. People had to shovel their sidewalks and kids could go sledding. The storm was over by 5:30 a.m. on Saturday. The weather service said only light snow would fall for the rest of the morning.

A Big Deal for New York City

This snowfall was a big deal because New York City doesn't get much snow lately. It was a fun change for some, but it also caused problems:

• Flights were delayed or canceled
• People had to adjust their plans

A Reminder of Winter's Surprises

The storm was not as bad as expected, but it still made an impression. It was a reminder that winter can bring surprises, even in a big city like New York.