You can set your watch by it.
First we get the drumbeat warning of snow.
This time, they were on the money. We got hammered with as much as two feet of snow in some parts.
Then the sun comes out and the Big Melt commences.
That, of course is followed by the predictable warning for the morning commute:
Beware the refreeze.
Black ice!
Icy patches!
We're doomed - again.
Actually, I just drove in, and to be honest, I didn't encounter much in the way of ice. Yes, there are a couple of patches on side roads that still have a bit of snow cover.
And I did notice one car that had spun out on the ramp from northbound Route 1 Bypass to get on the Blue Route.
But other than that, I had smooth sailing.
In fact, I would say that the roads were in much better shape today than they were yesterday, in particular getting a little more space to maneuver. At times yesterday there was barely enough space for two cars to get through in different directions. It looks like the melt helped with that. Also, some of the huge snow piles at intersections that made making turns an adventure were better today.
Even still, lots of school districts are going with a two-hour delay. Chester Upland, which seems to be having the most problems clearing snow, will be closed again today.
You can get a full rundown on school closing and late delays here.
And one final thought. That storm you've already been hearing about for this weekend? This just in, it looks like it's going out to sea. Gets my vote.
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