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Snowstorm blankets Cape Region
A plow clears the way on Union Street in Milton. DAN COOK PHOTO
January 7, 2017
Keeping the entrance to the Rehoboth Beach Volunteer Fire Co. open is a demanding job. RON MACARTHUR PHOTO
Rehoboth Beach is nearly a ghost town early Jan. 7 during the winter’s first snow storm. RON MACARTHUR PHOTO
It will be an all-day effort to keep snow off the sidewalks in Rehoboth Beach. RON MACARTHUR PHOTO
Cars are covered with several inches of snow along West Third Street in Lewes. RON MACARTHUR PHOTO
A blue window frame provides contrast to the white, wet snow clinging to it. RON MACARTHUR PHOTO
Youngsters brave the cold to find a sledding spot as they leave Covey Creek near Lewes. RON MACARTHUR PHOTO
Snow turns this scene into a winter wonderland along New Road near Lewes. RON MACARTHUR PHOTO
Blowing snow obliterates the view of the marsh behind this boat house along the Lewes-Rehoboth Canal. RON MACARTHUR PHOTO
The wind is blowing hard out there. The National Weather Service is calling for 35 MPH gusts. CHRIS FLOOD PHOTO
It’s a mess to drive in, but it sure is beautiful. CHRIS FLOOD PHOTO
Only a snowman would like this weather. CHRIS FLOOD PHOTO
From left, Cohen Sade, owner of Hammerheads in Dewey, and buddies Paul Hysock and Joey Cherico shovel the sidewalk out front for the customers. CHRIS FLOOD PHOTO
In weather like this, it’s good to have a hairy back. CHRIS FLOOD PHOTO
Dogs still need to get walked. CHRIS FLOOD PHOTO
Wind-blown construction barrels near the intersection of Beacon Middle School and the new Love Creek Elementary School on Route 24. CHRIS FLOOD PHOTO
Despite the poor road conditions, the Department of Transportation’s Paratransit Division is still on the job. CHRIS FLOOD PHOTO
A plow tries to clear the way on Mulberry Street in Milton. DAN COOK PHOTO
Snow and ice conditions were found on Union Street in Milton. DAN COOK PHOTO
Union Street in Milton almost looked like a ghost town during the snow storm. DAN COOK PHOTO
A plow clears the way on Union Street in Milton. DAN COOK PHOTO
A little late for a white Christmas says Santa as he looks over the shoulder of Glenn Howard clearing the sidewalk on Union Street in Milton. DAN COOK PHOTO
Peggy Dickerson clears a path in front of her house on Union Street in Milton. DAN COOK PHOTO
A couple takes a stroll in near white out conditions along Mulberry Street in Milton. DAN COOK PHOTO
"Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds" as John Pulley delivers along Mulberry Street in Milton. DAN COOK PHOTO
Near white out conditions can’t keep this Mulberry Street resident from using his snow blower to clear the sidewalk. DAN COOK PHOTO
Residents can take a class at the Milton Cheer Center to help heave the snow from their walkways. DAN COOK PHOTO
The snow storm didn’t stop mail delivery. DAN COOK PHOTO
A van awaits assistance from the Motorist Assistance Patrol on Route One. DAN COOK PHOTO
A DelDot truck tries to clear the way on Route One. DAN COOK PHOTO
The downtown Milton clock was a picturesque site in the driving snowfall. DAN COOK PHOTO
Buses sit idle at H.O.B. Elementary as the students are home enjoying the snow on Saturday. DAN COOK PHOTO
A plow tries to clear the way on Mulberry Street in Milton. DAN COOK PHOTO
In a scene that will be repeated many times this weekend, a front-end loader moves snow off the parking lot in the Weis parking lot in Lewes. RON MACARTHUR PHOTO
A truck drives along Kings Highway in front of the Townsend barn. NICK ROTH PHOTO
It’s too cold for ice cream at 2 Dips on Savannah Road in Lewes. NICK ROTH PHOTO
Traffic on Route 1 in Lewes was more than expected considering the winter weather. NICK ROTH PHOTO
A Delaware State Police officer helps a stranded motorist near Five Points in Lewes. NICK ROTH PHOTO
Not a beach day. NICK ROTH PHOTO
Conditions at Lewes Beach were difficult Jan. 7. NICK ROTH PHOTO
Snow plugs the barrels of the cannons in 1812 Park in Lewes. NICK ROTH PHOTO
Many Cape Region businesses closed for the storm Jan. 7. NICK ROTH PHOTO
Snowy chairs show the accumulated snowfall in Lewes. NICK ROTH PHOTO
Former Mayor Jim Ford clears snow from the sidewalk in front of Kids’ Ketch on Second Street in Lewes. NICK ROTH PHOTO
A red ribbon pops off the white canvas. NICK ROTH PHOTO
The cemetery at St. Peter’s Church in Lewes. NICK ROTH PHOTO
An American flag stands tall on a Mulberry Street home’s fence line. NICK ROTH PHOTO
A garage on Third Street sticks out amongst the snow. NICK ROTH PHOTO
A happy puppy plays in the street in Lewes. NICK ROTH PHOTO
Bay Avenue is a picturesque winter wonderland. NICK ROTH PHOTO
Front Street in front of the Cannonball House was messy. NICK ROTH PHOTO
Maggie and Katrina are happy pups playing in the snow while their owner clears her Market Street sidewalk. NICK ROTH PHOTO
A trio brave the cold wind as they try to walk across the road toward Lewes Beach. RON MACARTHUR PHOTO
A stuck motorist on Route 1 near Rehoboth Beach gets some help to get his car moving. RON MACARTHUR PHOTO
Aaron Tikiob and his father, Rich, take a break on a Rehoboth Beach bench after walking the length of Rehoboth Avenue. RON MACARTHUR PHOTO
Paul Kuhns of Rehoboth Beach tackles his driveway with a snow blower. RON MACARTHUR PHOTO
Blowing snow limits visibility on the Boardwalk in Rehoboth Beach. RON MACARTHUR PHOTO
With snow tapering off throughout much of the Cape Region, the National Weather Service lifted the storm warning. In addition, Gov. Jack Markell has lifted the Level 1 state of emergency. For the complete NWS forecast and storm warning information go to www.weather.gov.
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