Post by Poor Richard on May 8, 2024 8:59:11 GMT -7
Freak Snow Storm Hammers Glastonbury
We did not receive much snow this winter and Mother Nature seems to be making up for the deficit. Glastonbury residents woke to deep piles of heavy, wet snow this morning. North Glastonbury and Low South had 10 inches of thick, wet snow blanketing their yards and homes. High South residents counted 14 inches of snow in their yards. More is still falling although the rate of accumulation has slowed. Snow and rain are forecast for today and tonight. The ground is warm and the weather promises to be warm and sunny. So the snow will melt but flooding is a possibility.
The GLA Board was alerted to snow conditions. In response to a snow report from High South, Director Jaylyn Jensen stated "I understand that after the last major snow storm, the plow spent over six hours clearing your road. If the Road Policy is to be followed, maybe you and your neighbors should consider an outside contractor to handle the big storms. Seems like 6 hours on one road is a strain to our budget when there are other roads that may need attention. Perhaps the Road c'ee should discuss". Road Chair John Carp has dispatched Standish Excavation for plowing. Many residents have reported that their roads are being plowed. However, the roads are not 100% safe. The road bed thawed several weeks ago and is soft and wet. To prevent the destruction of the thin gravel top layer Standish must set the plow high. Thus a 4 to 6-inch layer of slush remains and makes driving extremely perilous. It is best not to travel on Glastonbury gravel roads unless you absolutely must. Warmer weather in a few days should melt the slush and help to dry the roads.
Reports state that 89 from Emigrant to Livingston is wet and passable. Further south 89 is covered with slush and snow.
The GLA Board was alerted to snow conditions. In response to a snow report from High South, Director Jaylyn Jensen stated "I understand that after the last major snow storm, the plow spent over six hours clearing your road. If the Road Policy is to be followed, maybe you and your neighbors should consider an outside contractor to handle the big storms. Seems like 6 hours on one road is a strain to our budget when there are other roads that may need attention. Perhaps the Road c'ee should discuss". Road Chair John Carp has dispatched Standish Excavation for plowing. Many residents have reported that their roads are being plowed. However, the roads are not 100% safe. The road bed thawed several weeks ago and is soft and wet. To prevent the destruction of the thin gravel top layer Standish must set the plow high. Thus a 4 to 6-inch layer of slush remains and makes driving extremely perilous. It is best not to travel on Glastonbury gravel roads unless you absolutely must. Warmer weather in a few days should melt the slush and help to dry the roads.
Reports state that 89 from Emigrant to Livingston is wet and passable. Further south 89 is covered with slush and snow.