ALLENTOWN, Pa. (WPVI) — Snow plows worked through the night across the Lehigh Valley after a major winter storm, clearing surface streets, highways and interstates as residents woke up to find buried cars and deep snowdrifts.
Neighbors praised the efforts of crews as they continued cranking through the region.
“They’re doing a great job. I wouldn’t give it any grief. We’re not out there doing it. They’re doing a great job doing what they’re getting paid to do,” said Ben Blewitt of Slatington.
But digging out personal vehicles was another story. As the sound of shoveling echoed through neighborhoods, residents tackled the job themselves.
“I’d rather be at work than shoveling snow,” said Robert Weaver, as he dug a car out of mounts of snow pushed against it by snow plows clearing the roads.
In Bethlehem, many found their cars completely snowed in.
“Horrible, absolutely horrible. I don’t like it. I’d rather the summertime,” said Weaver.
He teamed up with his neighbor Harvey Remaly to clear sidewalks and vehicles.
“This is my neighbor’s car. I am going to dig them all out while he snow blows,” Weaver said.
“I just keep everybody happy,” said Remaly.
Bethlehem Township declared a snow emergency that remains in effect. Several residents described the storm as one of the worst they can remember.
“It’s probably the biggest one in my lifetime, I’m 28. But I’ve seen comparable,” said Aimee Krulich of Bethlehem.
“We haven’t been dug in like this since 2021, 2022,” said Weaver.
“This is probably one of the worst ones, I would say,” said Vincent Correll of Bethlehem.
Correll’s dog, Thor, was bundled up for the conditions.
“Oh he has a nice bubble jacket!” Correll said. “He does love the snow and loves to run in it as well.”
Snow-packed streets were also reported in Allentown, where crews continued pushing snow into large roadside piles.
With freezing temperatures expected to persist through the week, the mounds will likely remain for some time.
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