The first snowfall of the season arrived in the Highlands on Saturday, Dec. 9. AccuWeather has predicted a total of 30 to 35 inches of snow for this winter in the Hudson Valley; the historical average is 28 inches.

Snow decorates the bandstand at the Cold Spring riverfront. (Photo by Michael Turton)

A horse hitched up on Main Street (Photo by Michael Turton)

The view on Main Street near Bank Square Coffeehouse in Beacon (Photo by Jeff Simms)

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