NYC's Snowy Season: A Frosty Fairy Tale or a Flurry of Lies?
Let's talk about snow, shall we? Not the fluffy,
A Winter Wonderland (or Not)
Last winter, NYC experienced a snow situation that was about as exciting as watching paint dry. Okay, maybe that's a bit harsh, but let's just say it wasn't exactly a white Christmas. In fact, it was more like a beige Christmas. Or maybe a brown Christmas? Either way, it wasn't the winter wonderland we all secretly (or not so secretly) hoped for.
Central Park, the supposed heart of winter magic in the city, saw a measly 7.5 inches of snow. That's right, seven-point-five. Not 75. Not even 17.5.
The Snowpocalypse That Never Was
Remember those winters where the city ground to a halt,
But why so little snow? Well, that's a question for the weather gods, and frankly, they probably don't have a very good excuse. Maybe they were on vacation? Or maybe they were just really, really tired of shoveling. Who knows?
How to Survive a Snowless Winter (Because It Might Happen Again)
So, what's a snow-loving New Yorker to do when winter decides to take a vacation? Here are a few tips:
- How to find indoor winter activities: Museums, theaters, and cozy coffee shops are your new best friends.
- How to appreciate the lack of shoveling: Enjoy the extra sleep and the fact that you don't have to break your back clearing the driveway.
- How to dream of epic snowstorms: Visualize towering snowdrifts and epic snowball fights. It's free therapy!
- How to embrace the unexpected: Winter might surprise you with a sudden blizzard. Be prepared!
- How to plan for next winter: Start saving up for a winter vacation to somewhere with guaranteed snow.
And there you have it. The tragic tale of NYC's snowless winter. Let's hope for a more dramatic performance next season.