Rockland County Cleans Up 18 Inches of Snow After Major Winter Storm
CBS New YorkJanuary 27, 20261 min1,136 views
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- ❄️ Rockland County experienced some of the highest snowfall totals in the New York City suburbs, with New City reporting 18 inches.
- 🌨️ The winter storm has concluded, but a major cleanup operation is now underway across the county.
Snow Removal Challenges
- 🚛 Plow drivers like George Russo describe the difficulty of snow removal when residents move cars, creating new snowdrifts.
- 🚧 Clarkstown Highway crews are facing one of the biggest snow removal events in recent decades, requiring continuous effort.
- 🚚 Clearing roads involves dealing with huge piles of snow, which must be removed before businesses can fully resume normal operations.
Ongoing Cleanup Operations
- ⚠️ Trouble spots, particularly in downtown areas, are expected to require attention over the next few nights.
- 🚛 Crews will be hauling snow away for several days, indicating the scale of the cleanup.
- ❄️ An endless loop of loading trucks and treating roads with magnesium spray to prevent refreezing is in effect, as temperatures remain well below freezing.
Crew Dedication and Exhaustion
- 😴 Crews are exhausted from the demanding work, with one driver expressing eagerness for the operation to be over.
- ⏰ Despite fatigue, personnel are committed to the cleanup, planning to return after a brief rest to address sidewalks, bus shelters, and commuter lots.
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