7 snow photos that will make you glad you're in New York City this Christmas Eve

NEW YORK CITY (WABC) -- In New York City, the typical Christmas Eve means frigid temperatures, bone-chilling wind gusts and snow. Not this year.

The city and much of the Northeast is on track to have a warmer Christmas Eve than most Southwest cities and even Los Angeles.

This map shows where the record-breaking warmth is expected:


On the other coast and in desert states, the people there are bundling up.

We gathered up 7 photos from other parts of the country and world that will make you glad you're in New York City rather than almost anywhere else (unless you really like the cold and snow):

1. Omaha, Nebraska:


2. London, England:


3. Saint-Foy-Tarenaise, France:


4. Mount Washington Alpine Resort in British Columbia, Canada:


5. Nami Island, South Korea:


6. Scotland:


7. Aspen Colorado:


Here's a photo we wouldn't expect to be snapped on Christmas Eve in NYC:


And here's a look at the difference in the forecasts between Phoenix and New York City:


What do you think about the warmth? Post your thoughts in the comments below. Have photos you want to share with us? Post them to Instagram or Twitter and use the hashtag #abc7ny.