Storm Hits Southwest US , With More Snow in One Day , Than NYC Has Had Since 2022.
'Newsweek' reports that a storm in the southern
United States has dropped more snow on New Mexico in a
single day than New York City has seen in almost two years.
On January 4, the storm brought seven inches of
snow to parts of New Mexico's high-terrain areas. .
Comparatively, New York is among cities that have
seen limited snowfall since 2022's winter season. .
According to AccuWeather, New York City
hasn't seen an inch of snow from a
single storm since February of 2022.
In all of 2023, the Big Apple
received just 2.3 inches of snow. .
Prior to 2023, the least amount
of snow New York City recorded
came in 1913, with 3.4 inches.
'Newsweek' reports that the storm is slowly moving
east and is expected to produce accumulating snow
in the northeastern region beginning on January 7. .
Meteorologists say the amount of snow
that falls depends on the trajectory
and strength of the storm. .
The Albuquerque, New Mexico, office of the
National Weather Service warned of dangerous
road conditions amid moderate-to-heavy snowfall.
Hazardous road conditions reportedly
include a dense fog with snow
in some areas, reducing visibility.