A whole lot of people dreaming of a white Christmas got one.
Some areas had just enough snow to make the treetops glisten, but elsewhere, blizzard-like conditions were expected to make roads perilous. https://t.co/xlPCBqAmUa
— NPR (@NPR) December 25, 2017
Snow also blanketed parts of the West and Northwest.
Right now is the time to go out and scrape off your car if it is covered in ice and snow. Hard refreeze tonight will make it difficult tomorrow morning.
— NWS Portland (@NWSPortland) December 25, 2017
This year was added to a short list of Christmas snow storms in Seattle. Folks there haven’t had a white Christmas in almost 10 years.
Measurable snow on Christmas Eve in Seattle is a rare event. Since the 1890’s here the complete list…
1. 2.6″ 2008
2. 2.5″ 1926
3. 1.5″ 1911
4. 0.8″ 1965
5. 0.4″ 1902
6. 0.3″ 1971We will add 2017 to the list with the final numbers at little after midnight. #wawx
— NWS Seattle (@NWSSeattle) December 25, 2017
Here is a list of 24 hour snowfall reports in Western Washington, with a map showing some of those reports. Here at @NWSSeattle, we had 3.2″ of snowfall since it started at 3PM yesterday, with about 3″ still on the ground. Temp is 33°. pic.twitter.com/0VKLQuqxkG
— NWS Seattle (@NWSSeattle) December 25, 2017
No need to dream of a #WhiteChristmas this year in #Seattle—we’re walking in a #WinterWonderland this year in #PugetSound! Pics courtesy of Ray Cassidy. #wawx #Seattlesnow @space_needle @Macys @seattlecenter pic.twitter.com/dXb3i7bgXr
— Shannon O’Donnell (@ShannonODKOMO) December 25, 2017
Snow isn’t rare in Boston, but this Christmas it proved to be the Grinch that stole some people’s holiday. Logan Airport was temporarily shutdown as workers cleared snow off the runways.
Operations have been restored at Logan Airport after extreme weather forced a halt of all takeoffs and landings. https://t.co/ecTJOUsCgq pic.twitter.com/tNcFxv6FCy
— necn (@NECN) December 25, 2017
Maine saw some of the heaviest snow with blizzard conditions.
This storm produced 5-10 inches of snow, with gusty winds causing blowing snow around Maine. https://t.co/WQPWVoFVGM
— NWS (@NWS) December 25, 2017
Looks more like a shaken snow globe in Maine today as blizzard conditions are underway. https://t.co/d1Kl1N1Cmt pic.twitter.com/Dns2xCOGTn
— WeatherNation (@WeatherNation) December 25, 2017
Christmas nor’easter update: Went out for a walk in the fading light. Nothing says “Maine” like snow-covered lobster traps. pic.twitter.com/n98A5P40GD
— Karen James (@kejames) December 25, 2017
People driving on Christmas found dangerous roads in Colorado, with near white-out conditions in some areas.
Snow & Blowing snow will persist thru the evening in the high country w/an addtl 3-6″ over the Nrn Mtns. 1-4″ addtl along I-70 Corridor. Near white-out conditions at times. Diminishing snow overnight. #COwx pic.twitter.com/Uje3Uuf3ex
— NWS Boulder (@NWSBoulder) December 25, 2017
The Midwest wasn’t spared either.
Impressive Lake Effect Snow squall just west of Detroit this evening! pic.twitter.com/li8WKFQsqE
— Don Murray (@meteodon) December 25, 2017
Now snow may be on the horizon for the Southeast as well.
A winter storm may bring rain, snow and ice to part of the southeastern US before the weekend: https://t.co/kk59O2SbCZ pic.twitter.com/sLgAxc2Bbr
— AccuWeather (@breakingweather) December 26, 2017
