A New York City Snowfall
Central Park, New York City
Although a blizzard can create hardships and slushy sidewalks when the blanket of snow melts, it can also be a source of beauty and enjoyment. As much of the East Coast of the United States is experiencing heavy snow, I’ve been fondly remembering a gorgeous snowfall in New York City in 2006. During the early morning hours of February 12th that year, unusual thunder and lightning announced a record snowfall which covered the city and crafted beautiful wintry scenes in Central Park, where 26.9 inches of snow was measured. Two days later, on a glorious, sunny Valentine’s Day, I revisited the park. These are photos that I hope convey the essence of those two days.
On February 14th, the bright sun glistened on the snow creating a different kind of snowy beauty. People enjoyed the day taking carriage rides, ice skating and walking along the paths.
Central Park, New York City
Hard to believe that this is really bang in the middle of New York City. So lovely, I just would like to wade in that snow, which is saying a lot as I normally hate snow and the cold!
Snow in all its virgin purity (i.e. before it melts and becomes black ice) is always a no-fail as a photo subject, much like The Arches in Utah. I love love love it….as long as I’m sitting somewhere where the sun is shining and it’s around 25° C: I’m writing this on a day when finally it has stopped snowing where we are in Germany. The last few days have seen non-stop snowfall that even my mother-in-law is complaining that this is the worst snowy winter she’s ever known in all her 85 years. And just last night, a newscaster said this amount of snow has not fallen in this German town since a 100 years ago. But having said that,our town is not New York, which IS beautiful in snow. I would want to see it in snow myself, never mind that I’ve had it up to here where are right now. Pretty photos, too, Cathy.
Thanks for the comment, Marlys. I know what you mean. There certainly can be too much of a good thing! Hope you’ll be seeing some better weather soon.
The snow is so beautiful! Being from the South, I didn’t see it a lot but when I did see it, I loved it! Just got a BUNCH of snow in South Carolina (where I am from) the day after Christmas. It looks so beautiful but not fun to drive around in! Loved your photos!
What a beautiful series of photos, it *almost* makes me miss Canada in the winter. But you can’t fool me. I know that beautiful white fluffiness will turn to dirty slush in a few days!
You’re so right about the resulting slush — but I guess that’s the price to be paid! Glad you liked the photos.
Beautiful shots. I’m a sucker for snow and actually got some this year, here in Germany. We’ve even been sledding…
Absolutely lovely and thank for sharing these pics. Sadly, I have never in my life seen snow fall or have a Christmas with snow. It’s always tropical for me over here.
I’ve never done a tropical Christmas, but certainly open to the idea. I do enjoy tropical destinations during winter!
Beautiful photos and I agree a heavy snowfall, especially in a place that doesn’t normally get lots of snow is absolutely magical. I especially love watching kids discover the possibilities – building forts, sledding, snow ball fights….There’s so much to do!
Beautiful photos! They make me want to go up to the mountains (here in California) and experience the snow. There’s nothing like New York in the winter though 🙂
aww this makes me miss new york! wollman rink, central park is my favorite place in the world to ice skate. great photos cathy!
I would love to go ice skating there. Maybe next time….
Loved the pictures… makes me want to go back home!!!
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I absolutely love New York when it looks like this…all snowy and you can run around on the streets without any cars. Beautiful post!
Thanks for sharing the great pictures, this is as close to NY as I’m sure I’ll ever get! Magical is the word for the white fluff for sure!
I love NYC with snow on the ground. It takes away all the harsh grays and blacks and just looks beautiful.
Thanks to all for your comments. So glad that you enjoyed the photos and that they brought back some good memories!
Lovely pkotos. And you are right, after the snow there is real beauty out there…and you captured it.
Best for 2011!
Beautiful photos! I’m a NYer who remembers the 2006 storm. Thanks for bringing back the memories 🙂
Nothing better than snowy scenes at this time of year. Photos like this help you to forget the practicalities – the havoc the snow can cause. we can just enjoy it from these photos! 🙂
Happy New Year and best wishes for 2011.
I love those pictures. Reminds me of the scenes in films. I don’t normally do snow but those pictures make me want to go there.
Thanks very much — glad you like the pics!
Beautiful photos! I have to admit that I miss winter a bit – the snow at least, if not the cold itself.
We complain about it when it comes but really when the ground is covered in snow its looks absolutely amazing!
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These photos are so beautiful! Such a winter wonderland. I grew up in Houston and live in Austin, where we’re lucky if it snows one day a year. I can’t imagine living somewhere where snow is a regular part of winter! There’s nothing like New York in the winter. My sister just moved there from Texas and is quickly learning what it’s like–not sure if I could do it!
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