DELMARVA -- Neighbors woke up to a winter wonderland today as heavy snow blanketed the area long before sunrise. Sussex County saw some of the highest snow totals of the day, creating a picturesque yet challenging scene across the region.
The snowfall covered cars, buried fire hydrants, and brought joy to students like Jayla White, who was thrilled to have a snow day.
"No school, yay!" White exclaimed as she stepped outside, ready to make the most of her unexpected day off. Her plans? A classic snow day lineup of "building a snowman with my cousins and drinking hot cocoa."
For others, the snow day brought a mix of fun and responsibilities. Jordan McCray spent the morning ensuring his family could get to work safely but still found time to enjoy the winter weather.
"I got to make sure my family gets to work, but the main thing of the day is coming outside to have some fun. It's my day off, so I got to enjoy it while it’s here," McCray shared.
Not everyone, however, was entirely thrilled. Dale Wise expressed a bittersweet sentiment about the snowstorm.
"It’s wintertime, you know. You want to see one good snow, and this is good enough for me. But after this, I don’t need any more," Wise said with a laugh.
As the heaviest snowstorm to hit Delmarva in years continues, neighbors in Seaford are soaking in the moment while preparing for potential challenges ahead. Local authorities have urged people to stay off the roads as plows work to clear the main routes. With more snow expected, patience and caution will be key for the days ahead.
Neighbors in Dorchester County also made the most of a rare winter wonderland in Cambridge.
Early Monday morning, Cambridge Public Works crews were out plowing the city's emergency snow routes.
"We're going to be out here until this actually stops, so you know we're just pushing the snow out the way, and the next phase will be salting the roads once the snow stops," said Cortez Brannock.
But there seemed to be no end to the snowfall. Before sunrise, at least four to five inches of snow accumulated in the area.
Soon after sunrise, people were out and about shoveling their driveways, trekking through the snow to the nearest convenience store, or hit the road. One Cambridge resident says he travelled home in the snow all the way from work in Lewes, Delaware.
"I just came from Delaware," said Paul Howell. "It took me two and a half hours to get home."
Yet, despite the inconvenience, people said they planned to make the most of the snow day.
"I'm going to stay in the house and play with my son out in the snow today," said Amanda Saunders.
