Unlike some past over-hyped snowstorms, this one was at least as action-packed as expected, with massive winds and about 10 inches of snow in much of the city. Here are a few scenes captured by local shutterbugs.

Photo by Mildred Alpern on West End in the 80’s.

Photo by Jeff French Segall from 90th and Columbus. Click to enlarge.

Sorry owner of this car! #upperwestside

A post shared by Lisa Isaacson (@teeteeinthecity) on Jan 4, 2018 at 1:40pm PST

Photo by Barry Langer from Central Park.

Blizzard Dinosaur! #bombcyclone #upperwestside

A post shared by Elyse Merlo (@elymmer) on Jan 4, 2018 at 12:37pm PST

Photo by Paul Lashin from 96th Street.

Big thanks to @mhicock for making our entrance accessible!! We close at 4:00pm today due to the storm, but we will be open tomorrow during our normal operating hours! #papersource #papersourcecolumbusave #columbusave #nyc #upperwestside #upperwestsidenyc #winterstorm #snow #snowstorm #weareopen #happysnowday #snowday #shoveling #winterfun #blizzard #winterwonderland

A post shared by Paper Source Columbus Avenue (@papersource_columbusave) on Jan 4, 2018 at 12:16pm PST

It’s raining white stuff. #snow #bombcyclone #nyc #upperwestside

A post shared by Andrew (@papanoels) on Jan 4, 2018 at 8:46am PST

Meet Frostine, the snow princess of Salon Riz. Hair by Mike @rizmike and Lina @linamyhair . . . #snowday #snow #princess #snowstorm #snowflake #snowangel #highlights #warm #hairideas #uws #upperwestside #nychair #nyc #nycsnowstorm #nycsnowday #snowy #iceprincess #snowbunny #hairdresser #hairstylist #highlightedhair #foils #blowout #spray #hairstyle #winter #hairinspo #cyclone #snowflakes #behindthechair

A post shared by Salon Riz (@salonriz) on Jan 4, 2018 at 11:34am PST

Meanwhile in New York… . . . #snowmageddon #bombcyclone #bombogenesis #winterstorm #winterstormwarning #nyc #nycstorm #winterwonderland #iditerod #snowstorm #upperwestside #leicaimages #madeinwetzlar #bnw #monochrome #noiretblanc #vsco #whitagram #johnandyoun #walkingthedog #dogsofinstagram #dogsoftheuws #streetphotography #streetphoto #bnwstreets

A post shared by John (@johnrepus) on Jan 4, 2018 at 11:01am PST

Due to the weather and to ensure the safety of our staff, we’ll be closing today at 2 PM. So stop in before then. Be safe out there. #coffee #specialitycoffee #anycoffeeanybrew #retail #retailcoffee #retailtherapy #boxkite #boxkitenyc #boxkitecoffee #nyc #newyorkcity #manhattan #uws #upperwestside #snow #winter #snowday #coffeeshop #closing #closingearly

A post shared by Box Kite NYC (@boxkitenyc) on Jan 4, 2018 at 9:46am PST

Fire escapes in the snow.⠀ .⠀ .⠀ #nyc #nycrealestate #nycapartments #manhattan #newyorkcity #ig_nycity #manhattanrealestate #newyork #upperwestside #upperwestsidenyc #travel #snow #blizzard #snowstorm #grayson #iphonephotography #iphone

A post shared by Brian Totin (@nyc.apartment) on Jan 4, 2018 at 11:07am PST

It’s time for a cold bike picture! Be safe everyone and stay warm. #sadbike #coldbike #nyc #upperwestside #snow #nycsnow #bikelock #bikinginthesnow #bikenyc #winterbiker #winterlove #cold #nyclove

A post shared by Coffee & Sad BIkes (@coffeeandsadbikes) on Jan 4, 2018 at 11:33am PST