Heavy snow fell across parts of New England and New York this week. Central Park received a few inches while Long Island saw 8.5 inches of snow. This snowfall is the earliest New York has seen since 2018. A recent low-pressure system moved just north of New York, letting warmer air in and preventing widespread snow. However, upstate New York and other parts of New England were colder and got more snow. This week, cold air from Canada plunged into the northeast US. As this cold air covered New York, any precipitation fell as snow. At the same time, southern Spain was hit by Storm Emilia. Early Tuesday, a tornado swept through La Cala de Mijas in Málaga. It tore down Christmas lights worth £67,000 along the main street. The storm caused about £500,000 in damage. The tornado formed when warm, moist air rose and cold, dry air sank, creating "wind shear." This wind shear made a spinning tube of air called a "mesocyclone." The mesocyclone's rotation grew stronger, leading to wind gusts reaching 80 mph. Winds outside the tornado were strong but not enough to move debris, showing how local and intense the tornado was.