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.<\/p>\n
Neighbors praised the efforts of crews as they continued cranking through the region.<\/p>\n
“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.<\/p>\n
But digging out personal vehicles was another story. As the sound of shoveling echoed through neighborhoods, residents tackled the job themselves.<\/p>\n
“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.<\/p>\n
In Bethlehem, many found their cars completely snowed in.<\/p>\n
“Horrible, absolutely horrible. I don’t like it. I’d rather the summertime,” said Weaver.<\/p>\n
He teamed up with his neighbor Harvey Remaly to clear sidewalks and vehicles.<\/p>\n
“This is my neighbor’s car. I am going to dig them all out while he snow blows,” Weaver said.<\/p>\n
“I just keep everybody happy,” said Remaly.<\/p>\n
Bethlehem Township declared a snow emergency that remains in effect. Several residents described the storm as one of the worst they can remember.<\/p>\n
“It’s probably the biggest one in my lifetime, I’m 28. But I’ve seen comparable,” said Aimee Krulich of Bethlehem.<\/p>\n
“We haven’t been dug in like this since 2021, 2022,” said Weaver.<\/p>\n
“This is probably one of the worst ones, I would say,” said Vincent Correll of Bethlehem.<\/p>\n
Correll’s dog, Thor, was bundled up for the conditions.<\/p>\n
“Oh he has a nice bubble jacket!” Correll said. “He does love the snow and loves to run in it as well.”<\/p>\n
Snow-packed streets were also reported in Allentown, where crews continued pushing snow into large roadside piles.<\/p>\n
With freezing temperatures expected to persist through the week, the mounds will likely remain for some time.<\/p>\n
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