Westchester County Snow Cleanup and State of Emergency Amid Heavy Snowfall

Snowfall and Road Conditions

• 🌨️ Snow is still falling in Mount Vernon, Westchester County, impacting driving conditions this morning.
• 🚗 Cars and driveways are reported to be completely buried in snow, requiring significant effort to clear.
• ⚠️ Drivers are advised to pace themselves and take it easy due to the heavy snow accumulation.
• 🛣️ 16 plow trucks are actively working in Mount Vernon to clear roads, creating large snowbanks along the sides.
• 🅿️ Finding parking spots may be difficult due to the snowbanks created by plows.

Local Impact and Services

• 🚨 Westchester County remains under a state of emergency due to the heavy snowfall.
• 🚌 Beline bus service is scheduled to resume at 10 a.m. today after being suspended.
• 🗑️ Garbage service is canceled for the day in Mount Vernon.
• 🏫 Schools across Westchester County are closed today.

Community and Recreation

• 🎉 The mayor of Mount Vernon is encouraging children to go out and have fun on their snow day.
• ☃️ Activities like making snowmen and snow angels are recommended for children.
• ❄️ Many children, especially elementary school age, are experiencing this level of snowfall for the first time in a decade.
• 🏞️ The mayor suggested using items like an old lunch tray for sliding down hills, advising to do so away from traffic.
• 📍 Graton Avenue is highlighted as an indicator of the widespread snow accumulation, with similar conditions observed on the Cross County Parkway.