‘This Is Nostalgic For Me’: Philadelphia Residents Preparing For First Major Snowfall In Nearly 2 Years

By Howard Monroe, CBS Philadelphia

December 16, 2020 at 7:31 am

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — A major snowstorm is coming to town, and road crews are gearing up for significant snowfall, a weather event the region hasn’t seen in nearly two years. Eyewitness News was at a PennDOT salt yard in South Philly on Wednesday morning as the crews continue with their snow preps.

The good thing is the city has enough salt — that’s thanks to virtually no winter weather events last year, but while they have the equipment and salt, they’re asking residents for some patience.

“Be patient, understand that we’re on the job until the job is done,” George Sharretts, director of Newton Square Public Works, said. “Let us do it and we’ll be there.”

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