Alpine Events on Imperial Avenue
Will Heisler, Staples High School juniorHenry Dodge, Staples High School JuniorWith fresh powder on the ground and an old fashioned snow day to spend - Staples High School juniors Will Heisler, on skis, and Henry Dodge, on the snowboard, spent the day at the Heisler’s Imperial Avenue home jumping, twisting, and grinding down the hill and over obstacles.
EMS Personnel Ready to Respond at Downtown Headquarters
Westport EMS Crew Chief Mark Blake along with volunteer EMT Nicole Donovan, volunteer EMS Crew Chief Morgan Rizy, volunteer EMT Alice Sardarian, and volunteer EMS Crew Chief Larry Kleinman are just some of the EMTs and paramedics staffing Westport EMS’ Headquarters throughout the snow storm.
The crews at Westport EMS are prepared with winter weather gear, and with a fleet of ambulances and SUVs equipped with tire chains or 4x4 capabilities. The Jesup Road headquarters is staffed 24/7, with extra personnel being called-in for the storm.
Lots of Parking on Main Street
Main Street was snow covered and empty this afternoon, a usually busy time for the local shops and restaurant spaces.
First On the Hill at Greens Farms School
Michael Nader, 8, glides down the hill at Greens Farms School this morning as brother Eric, 5, trudges back up the hill for another run. Dad Joe Nader is out of frame.
White Out Conditions over Saugatuck River
The winter storm has created white out conditions over the Saugatuck River today, with this shot being taken at noon from the library parking lot facing Riverside Avenue. Roads are iced over and snow covered as crews attempt to keep up with the deluge of snow being dumped on the town.
NWS: No Change in Forecast; Heavy Snow Impact “Extreme”
The National Weather Service, New York City has announced that there is no change to their forecasts for the current snow storm. 14”-22” of snow are expected to fall when all is done by tomorrow night, with 2”-3” falling per/hour during the daylight hours today.
Imperial Avenue after Midnight
Imperial Avenue at Oak Ridge Park was under snow around 1:00 AM this morning as the area began to experience the start to the largest storm of the Winter so far.
Saugatuck Island View
The Bridge to Saugatuck Island was covered in snow after midnight today as the island began to see the beginning of the storm.
Post Road East @ Maple Avenue South
Post Road East as snow began to fall this evening around 10:00 PM.
Winter Wonderland: Snow Begins to Fall Over Westport
Snow began to fall late tonight over Westport, and won’t stop for over 24 hours - creating a winter wonderland. Photo taken on Post Road East at Main Street.