9 incredible photos of NYC’s first snowfall in nearly two years

If you woke up this morning thinking Santa kidnapped you and smuggled you into the Finnish tundra, you'd be perfectly justified — it just doesn't snow like this in New York anymore. In fact, Central Park hadn't seen more than an inch of the white powdery stuff since February 2022.

Since climate change is probably going to keep making snowy New York winters more rare, we’re absolutely going to go full penguin mode and indulge in this moment. If you’re the type who prefers to appreciate the cold under the comfort of some blankets, that’s fine, too — here are 10 of our favorite pictures and videos of today’s snowfall, as seen by the brave New Yorkers who stepped outside.

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1. Central Park

New Yorkers tried to make the most of the 1.4 inches of snow that were recorded in Central Park this morning — just enough to get that coveted winter wonderland effect.

2. Times Square

Say what you will about Times Square, but there’s something undeniably dreamy about it when it’s snowy and cleared of tourists.

3. Prospect Park

Every New York City dog deserves to experience snow, and watching some of them indulge in it for the first time today was pure bliss. 

4. From above

Ok, so the snow did cause some aviation delays, but the view's still pretty cool from up there.

5. Brooklyn Bridge

The river was calm, the rocks coated with snow… have you ever witnessed anything so peaceful?

6. East Village

The cafes in the East Village had a particularly cozy glow today. 

7. Jamaica Wildlife Refuge

There are few things more adorable in this world than animal prints on snow and today we got the gift of witnessing them again.

8. LES Rooftops

There's something particularly ethereal about waking up and seeing your neighbor's roofs covered in snow.

9. Statue of Liberty Selfie

Lady Liberty looked like she was feeling herself in the snow today.