Winter Storm Brings Snow, Frigid Temperatures, and Travel Disruptions to U.S.

The first day of winter ushers in snow across the Northeast, heavy rain on the West Coast, and record holiday travel delays nationwide.

The Northeast experienced its first significant snowfall of the season, with totals ranging from 2 to 9 inches, including 6 inches in Boston and 2 inches in New York City.
Temperatures plummeted across the Eastern U.S., with wind chills dropping below zero in parts of the Great Lakes and Northeast, while freeze alerts extended as far south as Florida and Georgia.
Heavy rain and mountain snow hit the West Coast, with forecasts predicting prolonged precipitation, flooding risks, and potential mudslides in Northern California and the Pacific Northwest.
The winter weather disrupted holiday travel, with over 13,000 flights delayed and hundreds canceled, particularly in major hubs like Boston, New York, and Chicago.
Despite the snow, forecasters predict warmer-than-average temperatures across much of the U.S. after Christmas, reducing the likelihood of a widespread white Christmas.