It snowed at the Grand Canyon, and the result was spectacular

It snowed at the Grand Canyon, and the result was spectacular http://t.co/g02cmvl5DF pic.twitter.com/BHZqeQFFDK

— Washington Examiner (@dcexaminer) January 3, 2015

The American southwest was the recipient of some major winter weather in this new year, but in at least one place, the result was breathtaking.

Grand Canyon blanketed in snow as West Coast is hit by rare winter storm http://t.co/rOVpF1dsgU pic.twitter.com/tlQMrBzv3v

— Daily Mail US (@DailyMail) January 2, 2015

A New Years storm hit the Grand Canyon. More stunning photos of this amazing place @GrandCanyonNPS. pic.twitter.com/wUvPLj4ypU

— Jasmin Ramsey (@JasminRamsey) January 3, 2015