Scarsdale Digs Out a Foot and Half of Snow

A record snowstorm hit Scarsdale on Sunday afternoon February 22, paralyzing the Village, the County and even the airports for days. We recorded almost a foot and a half of snow in our yard, with larger drifts up to our waists. The blizzard conditions caused a white out.

With school cancelled on Monday – and Tuesday as well – many took turns shoveling in attempts to open their front doors and clear their driveways.
We thought everything would return to normal on Wednesday morning, only to wake up to a couple of inches of more fresh snow, covering the paths we worked hard to clear.

At Village Hall on Tuesday night February 24, Mayor Justin Arest praised Scarsdale’s Department of Public Works, Police, Fire, and Ambulance Corps for round the clock efforts throughout the storm.

Here is what he said:

“I want to take a moment to recognize the extraordinary work of our village staff during this week's storm. Eighteen inches of snow and sustained winds made for one of the more significant weather events we have seen in some time. I had the opportunity to visit with members of our highway crew as they worked around the clock, and I want to tell you what I saw. I saw dedicated professionals who never stopped moving, who kept our roads passable for emergency vehicles throughout the storm, who plowed ahead of ambulances, and who are continuing to work through sidewalks, pathways and crosswalks. The condition of our roads today is a testament to their effort and their skill.

As I said to them yesterday, they have a bit of a public relations problem. They make it look easy. I assure you it is anything but. We must not confuse competence, training, and efficiency with ease.

My sincere thanks to Superintendent Coleman, Deputy Superintendent Seifert, and Highway Foreman Cipriano, and to every member of the team for another job exceptionally well done. This board and this community are grateful for you.

And of course, as is always the case when Scarsdale faces a challenge, our police department, fire department, and ambulance corps were there keeping us safe. Thank you as well to each of them.”

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