Western parts of the U.S. awoke to a white Christmas Thursday, as much of the nation dealt with a drenching from the storm front that snarled holiday travel plans for millions of Americans.
Between two and six inches of snow was forecast in the valleys in northern California, Utah, Idaho, Wyoming and Montana, according to the National Weather Service, with higher elevations facing up to a foot of powder.
Even Hawaii was expected to see some snow, as a blizzard warning remained in effect for the summits of Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa on the Big Island…
Photos: Meet the Man Who Spent $60,000 on Christmas
The Nahas family's home on Staten Island in December 2014. Dana UllmanSammy designs his displays over the year and, despite being "color stupid" as he calls it, he is very conscious of color and presentation.Dana UllmanIn mid-November, Sammy is already at work on his Christmas displays, some of which are lit as soon as he gets them up.Dana UllmanSammy's space is large enough for old cars and thousands of Christmas decorations, mostly dolls and animatronic puppets.Dana UllmanRay helps Sammy install Christmas decorations. Dana UllmanSammy's office, where he does some of his repairs. Dana UllmanFreddy Boom Boom, a colleague, stops by to check in on Sammy's progress. Dana UllmanSammy's niece, Giada, points to dolls in his house.Dana UllmanSammy frantically makes last minute touches to his display on the day of its first lighting. Dana UllmanSammy puts up lights inside the manger, which is placed in the middle of the display.Dana UllmanThe view from the drive way leading up to Sammy's apartment.Dana UllmanSammy double checks all the lights with a set of a dozen remotes.Dana UllmanSammy's neighborhood, almost two months before Christmas.Dana Ullman
