Westchester County Residents Dig Out After Major Snowstorm

Snowfall Totals and Impact

• ❄️ Somers received the most snow in the area, with up to 17 inches reported.
• 🌨️ Other areas in Westchester County experienced about a foot of snow, leading to significant cleanup efforts.
• 🚗 Cars parked along streets remain buried, and road signs warn drivers to proceed with caution, such as on the Sprain Brook Parkway.

Equipment Challenges During Cleanup

• 🛠️ A major hurdle in the cleanup effort across Somers and other suburban towns has been the impact on snow-clearing equipment.
• 🧊 Heavy snow followed by a deep freeze caused equipment breakdowns, including frozen salt hoppers and broken gearboxes.
• 🚚 Public works crews faced challenges with machinery, leading to delays in clearing roads and streets.

Personal and Public Works Efforts

• 🏠 Business owners, like deli owner Matthew Henley, prioritized home cleanup due to equipment issues, even when friends couldn't help.
• 🚜 Highway departments worked through the night plowing, salting, and attempting to repair heavily used equipment.
• 🏘️ In the village of Portchester, a state of emergency remained in effect as DPW crews continued their work after the weekend storm.