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California & Northeast Buried Under Snow!
28 Dec
Summary
- Mammoth Lakes, California received 4.5 feet of snow on Christmas.
- Northeast experienced significant snowfall and ice.
- A snowfall accumulation tracker is available for public use.
California's Sierra Nevada mountains experienced heavy snowfall and strong winds over the Christmas holiday weekend, with Mammoth Lakes reporting 4.5 feet of snow. An atmospheric river brought this significant accumulation, alongside rain and flooding in other parts of the state, causing difficult travel conditions.
In the Northeast, a winter storm blanketed many areas with several inches of snow on December 27. Parishes in New York received up to 12 inches, while other locations in Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and New York City also reported substantial snow. This storm marks the largest of the season for New York City.
Beyond snow, western Maryland and Pennsylvania saw over a third of an inch of ice. Forecasters anticipate colder-than-usual temperatures across the Northeast, with additional snowy and icy weather expected. A snowfall accumulation tracker is available for the public to monitor snow depths nationwide.
