WIND GAP, Pa. – The first snowfall of the season has arrived in the Lehigh Valley.
It was the first widespread, measurable snow for our region with totals ranging from just an inch to more than half a foot.
The quick-moving storm turned to sleet and rain as the day went on.
69 News reporter Cierra Genelle spent the day in the snow, traveling through areas of Northampton County to get a look at the conditions.
“It’s fun,” said Everett of Nazareth.
For Everett, it felt like Christmas came early.
A day off from school, filled with holiday cheer and snow tubes at Nazareth Borough Park.
“My elf brought it,” said Everett.
A blue tube gifted from Everett’s elf on the shelf, arrived all the way from the North Pole just in time for the first snow storm of the season.
“The elf filled it up with air,” said Rob, Everett’s dad. “It’s like he knew.”
Rob said they visit the park whenever there’s a chance to sled.
“This is nice. It’s not bad. Wish it was still a little snowing and not raining,” said Rob.
The wintry mix is causing some mixed emotions.
In Bushkill Township, it’s feeling more like the Grinch left a mess behind.
“Winter time is not for me,” said Dave Little of Bushkill Township.
“I’m not nuts about winter at all, especially the cold, that’s the main thing,” said Jack Hartzell of Bushkill Township.
It’s bringing some not-so-jolly feelings this December.
“I would be using my snow blower, but it’s not quite enough,” said Hartzell.
The storm coated roads and created slush and slick spots throughout areas of the county.
For 33-year Bushkill Township resident Hartzell, the goal was to see the driveway again.
“I really don’t like snow that much because of having to do this, if I didn’t have to shovel, I would like it a lot better. That’s for sure,” laughed Hartzell.
Down the street, Little is dreaming of warmer days.
“I hate the cold. Hate this. Oh, I’d rather be outside and cutting the grass and doing that stuff in the yard landscape and that kind of things,” said Little.
Little has spent a few hours shoveling around his home of 35 years.
“I wanted to be out hunting, but I’m waiting for the rain to stop, and maybe I’ll get out hunting,” said Little.
The storm brought out plenty of plow trucks and extra muscles from crews in downtown Easton for most of the day.
On Route 33 in Wind Gap, slippery, slick roads had emergency crews out assisting a minor crash.
As clean-up efforts continue in the Lehigh Valley and beyond for some, wishful thinking is in full swing.
“I can’t wait until spring,” laughed Little.
It was hours of cloudy conditions, but a sunset ended the day over Wind Gap.
As the sun goes down and the temperatures take a tumble, people are urged to be careful of slick spots on roadways and walkways.