Bohemia, NY – Some parts of the Eastern United States are already running well above average snowfall for mid-December, following a weekend storm that delivered the first measurable snow of the season to much of the Mid-Atlantic.
According to the National Weather Service Eastern Region, updated seasonal snowfall totals released Monday afternoon show higher terrain in New Hampshire and Vermont, along with lake-effect snow belts in New York, leading the Eastern U.S. as of 5 p.m. Monday, December 15.
Mount Washington, New Hampshire, tops the list with over 106 inches of snow so far this season. Several locations in western and central New York have also seen significant accumulation, including Cattaraugus County (77.4 inches) and Syracuse (41.7 inches) — both well above their seasonal averages for this point in December.
In the Mid-Atlantic, snowfall totals remain lower overall but showed notable jumps following the weekend system. Blacksburg, Virginia, reported 9 inches, while Lynchburg and Roanoke both exceeded 6 inches, placing them ahead of where they stood just a week ago. Cities such as Washington, D.C. (1.5 inches), Baltimore (2.0 inches) and Philadelphia (4.2 inches) recorded their first measurable snowfall of the season.
Farther south, snowfall has been limited. Many locations across North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia have only reported a trace or no accumulation so far this winter.
Meteorologists note that while early-season totals can fluctuate quickly, persistent lake-effect patterns and upslope snow in mountainous regions often keep those areas leading seasonal tallies through winter.
Residents are encouraged to monitor local forecasts as additional systems later this week could further shift snowfall rankings across the region.
