A Snowy Morning Slows Things Down
The “wintry mix” started as a gentle snowfall around 9:30 am on Tuesday, February 12. Just before noon came a steadier snow already collecting on the ground. Plows rumbled along town streets and many people briskly brushed off their windshields, leaving work early. Forecasts called for more snow/rain through Wednesday morning.
“Winter storm Maya will hammer Northeast with snow, ice through Wednesday,” according to one headline on weather.com. The online news report warned of slick roads as ice turns to rain, and possible power outages.
Heading east on Church Hill Road just below the flagpole was one of many plows already clearing roads as the snow grew steadier by late morning Tuesday. (Bee Photo, Bobowick)
Sandy Hook Center was nestled under a layer of snow Tuesday, with lighter traffic than usual. Many residents stayed home for the winter snow that forecasters predicted would turn to ice and rain before ending Wednesday morning. (Bee Photo, Bobowick)
“I hope u know how loved u are” read the handmade, heart-shaped decoration still hanging on a lamp post on Main Street near the flagpole, one of multiple similar gifts created by and then left in December by a pair of visiting artists. (Bee Photo, Bobowick)
Main Street sidewalks were covered with Tuesday’s snowfall. Traffic was light outside of Oberg Insurance Agency at 11 am. (Bee Photo, Bobowick)
Sending up plumes of powdery snow was one lone figure dusting off the sidewalk just east of Newtown Hook & Ladder’s firehouse on Church Hill Road. (Bee Photo, Bobowick)