Snow Place Like Home

Winter Storm Elaine blustered through the northeast dumping over 10" of wintry mix on Beacon Falls according to National Weather Service in Upton, New York.  The storm which was suppose to bring flakes early Friday morning did not arrive at Woodland Regional until roughly 12:30 p.m.  However, when Elaine did arrive, she got started in a hurry.

By 3:30pm EST, Beacon Falls / Prospect recorded an average of 3" of snowfall which continued until late evening.  By the time of the storm's end, hourly accumulated snowfall reached roughly 1.25" an hour, for a total of 6" inches region-wide.  Overnight an additional 1-2" added to the total.

While Saturday remained relatively clear, occasional dustings and icy conditions made travel difficult.  Sunday morning saw even more snow with Beacon Falls recording over 3" in higher elevations.

With the three necessary elements converging for the "perfect storm"--slight increase in temperature, a light drizzle to pack the snow, and heavy accumulation--winter storm Elaine proved to be the first snowman-ready storm of the season which brought true Nor'Easters out to play.

Easily packable snow and a need to relive their youths forced Woodland teachers, James Amato and Paul Geary, to demonstrate to Amato's children how to build a winter igloo.

Amato packs another block maker full of snow.

Geary readies the next block and . . .

 . . . viola! another perfect block.

Amato directs the construction of the next layer, making sure the project maintains local building code.

Photos by Ryan Amato