By Cesar A.,
Guest Reporter for Rockland News
STONY POINT, NY – An underwhelming but safer snowstorm result greeted Rockland County this morning.
The much-anticipated weekend storm left a snowy landscape that taxed much less resources of Rockland County, and its residents. Stony Point, Haverstraw, and Ramapo saw the thickest blanket at 4 inches. Clarkstown received a moderate 3 inches, while Orangetown got a lighter dusting of 2 inches.
By 8 am, the Rockland News snowflake meter was reduced to 2/5. Further north in Orange County, accumulations of 10 inches were recorded in certain areas, such as Woodbury and Monroe.
By 8 am, residents were out, shovels in hand, tackling the fresh snow. Roads turned slushy, prompting countywide snow-melting truck deployments for safer travel.
Many Rockland libraries and institutions have shut down for the day. For a full list of closures, residents should check regional weather report outlets. (Further information will be compiled on this story shortly.)
This snowy scene lines up with the narrative of our previous report of the first snow of 2024. (https://rocklandnews.com/snow-2024a/). The anticipated storm, defying forecasts, started at 4:48 pm Saturday, not the predicted 3 pm. This added a twist to the County’s first 2024 snowfall.
As clean-up continues, residents are urged to be cautious. Main highways are still clearing. The winter landscape’s allure shouldn’t overshadow safety. So, for those heading out, residents and travelers are urged to carefully and stay alert to the ongoing clearing efforts.
