Storm-weary residents dig out again; people heed travel advisory
By Doron Tyler Antrim
Hudson-Catskill Newspapers
CATSKILL — The third winter storm to hit the region in less than three weeks has left in its wake as much as eight inches of snow in Greene County.
The National Weather Service in Albany reported eight inches fell in several towns including Catskill, Athens, Windham and Lexington.
Seven inches reportedly came down in Cairo and Maplecrest, and less in Hunter, Durham and Greenville.
Most schools in Greene County closed Wednesday because of the storm and many afternoon and evening activities were canceled.
The storm, which struck parts of the South before turning north, did not cause any serious car accidents, according to authorities.
Greene County Emergency Services in Cairo said few calls came in reporting accidents. “It hasn’t been bad at all,” said dispatcher Richard Frasco Wednesday afternoon. He said it was apparent people adhered to recommendations to stay home unless travel was absolutely necessary.
State police in Catskill responded to just over a dozen calls of reported accidents, none of them serious.
All school districts in Greene County were closed Wednesday.
The fast-moving storm was in the region for about 12 hours, arriving in Catskill at 10:30 p.m. Tuesday, although lingering snow showers remained in the area until the overnight hours.
The weather service lifted its winter storm warning at 7 p.m. Wednesday.
Today’s forecast calls for partly sunny conditions with a high near 23.
The snow emergencies in the village of Catskill and the town of Cairo are still in effect today.
According to Cairo Town Supervisor John Coyne, the Cairo emergency will be lifted at 8 p.m. Friday.
All residents are asked to park their vehicles off main roads and side streets. Main Streets residents should follow alternate side parking regulations posted on street signs.
Alternate side parking also remains in effect for roads in the village of Catskill. All vehicles should be parked on the odd side of the street from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. From 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., all vehicles should be parked on the even side of the street.
The village is asking Main Street residents to park their cars in the municipal lots.
Greene County Solid Waste has announced it will be doing garbage pickup on Friday in many residential neighborhoods instead of today.
Village Department of Public Works Superintendent Lewis O’Connor said crews plan to remove the snow from Main Street beginning midnight Thursday. Parking on Main Street will be prohibited late Thursday night until the work is completed.
The National Weather Service in Albany reported eight inches fell in several towns including Catskill, Athens, Windham and Lexington.
Seven inches reportedly came down in Cairo and Maplecrest, and less in Hunter, Durham and Greenville.
Most schools in Greene County closed Wednesday because of the storm and many afternoon and evening activities were canceled.
The storm, which struck parts of the South before turning north, did not cause any serious car accidents, according to authorities.
Greene County Emergency Services in Cairo said few calls came in reporting accidents. “It hasn’t been bad at all,” said dispatcher Richard Frasco Wednesday afternoon. He said it was apparent people adhered to recommendations to stay home unless travel was absolutely necessary.
State police in Catskill responded to just over a dozen calls of reported accidents, none of them serious.
All school districts in Greene County were closed Wednesday.
The fast-moving storm was in the region for about 12 hours, arriving in Catskill at 10:30 p.m. Tuesday, although lingering snow showers remained in the area until the overnight hours.
The weather service lifted its winter storm warning at 7 p.m. Wednesday.
Today’s forecast calls for partly sunny conditions with a high near 23.
The snow emergencies in the village of Catskill and the town of Cairo are still in effect today.
According to Cairo Town Supervisor John Coyne, the Cairo emergency will be lifted at 8 p.m. Friday.
All residents are asked to park their vehicles off main roads and side streets. Main Streets residents should follow alternate side parking regulations posted on street signs.
Alternate side parking also remains in effect for roads in the village of Catskill. All vehicles should be parked on the odd side of the street from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. From 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., all vehicles should be parked on the even side of the street.
The village is asking Main Street residents to park their cars in the municipal lots.
Greene County Solid Waste has announced it will be doing garbage pickup on Friday in many residential neighborhoods instead of today.
Village Department of Public Works Superintendent Lewis O’Connor said crews plan to remove the snow from Main Street beginning midnight Thursday. Parking on Main Street will be prohibited late Thursday night until the work is completed.
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