Snowy Central Park

The first significant snowstorm hit the New York City area yesterday. Snow fell consistently across the five boroughs all day with accumulation of about three to six inches of snow across the city. Here are some images captured yesterday afternoon in Central Park.

Snowy Central Park After Blizzard "Nemo"

A blizzard nicknamed "Nemo" dumped about 11 inches of snow on New York City's five boroughs. In Central Park, below-freezing temperatures did not dampen the spirits of New Yorkers and tourists for some strolling, sledding, skiing and jogging. These are some scenes in Central Park early this morning.

Winter Scenes in Fort Tryon Park

Fort Tryon Park is one of Manhattan's most beautiful parks. It is a densely forested high ground at the northern tip of Manhattan and it was named after Sir William Tryon, the last British governor of colonial New York. The park was built by Frederick Law Olmsted Jr., son of the architect of Central Park, in 1935, and gifted to the city of New York by John D. Rockefeller. The images of the park were made during last Saturday's snowfall.

Snowy Loeb Boathouse in Central Park

The Central Park Loeb Boathouse is located at the northeastern tip of the Lake. It houses the iconic Boathouse Restaurant, a perfect place to dine on a relaxing afternoon lunch or romantic dinner in the warmer months. These images were made on the morning of February 21, 2011, after a light snowstorm.

White Days After Christmas

Central Park

Central Park

Upper Westside between Central Park West and Columbus Avenue

Lincoln Center

York Avenue

Rockefeller University on York Avenue

Burberry on 57th Street

Dior on 57th Street

Burberry on 57th Street

The day after Christmas, a blizzard passed through the Northeast, and more than 20 inches of snow blanketed the New York City area. Some of these shots were taken the day after Christmas just a few hours after snowfall started, and the others were captured on December 27 on my way to work. In the evening of December 26, there was a rare occurrence of thunder and lightning during the snowstorm. According to newsnationalgeographic.com, thundersnow—when thunder and lighting occur during a snowstorm—most often appears in late winter or early spring, experts say. That's because the ingredients for thundersnow—a mass of cold air on top of warm, plus moist air closer to the ground—often come together during that time.