Here Comes the Snow
It doesn’t look like much yet in Ditmas Park, but according to forecasts, we could get about 5-8 inches by the time this storm is finished tomorrow afternoon. We’ll keep you posted if there are important updates throughout the day, but for now, here’s what to expect:
FORECAST: We’re currently under a blizzard warning, which means heavy snow and strong winds that will make driving dangerous. Also watch out for possible falling tree limbs. It will stay light and icy through this afternoon, but should pick up around 7pm, and at the height of the storm, we could see 1-2 inches accumulate per hour.
PARKING: Alternate side of the street parking is suspended through Sunday, but you still have to feed the muni-meter.
SUPPLIES: Have you stocked up on milk and bread and salt and sleds? A brief survey yesterday afternoon showed that local hardware stores and 99 cent shops had plenty of salt for your sidewalks, and shelves were stocked at the Flatbush Food Co-op, the Met, and T.B. Ackerson on Cortelyou. Let your neighbors know in the comments what you’re seeing today in stores in the area.
TRANSIT: The MTA has been prepping its fleet of snow and ice-busting equipment, but note that we could face changes to local service. With 5 or more inches of snow, they warn that B service could end early, and that the Q could run express. They also recommend you leave work early (snow day!).
ROADS: The Department of Sanitation is prepared for the storm, but that doesn’t mean you should be out driving if you don’t have to. Visibility may be near zero at times. If you get stuck, and you’re blocking a plow’s path, the city says you’ll be towed at your own expense. You can track plowing progress online here.
SANITATION: At the moment, trash collection scheduled for today and Saturday has not been cancelled.
SNOW REMOVAL: Are you, or do you know, an industrious and strong young person who wants to shovel your neighbor’s sidewalk? Feel free to start up suggestions with contact info in the comments. The city also has a volunteer matching program.
SLEDDING: When it’s safe to do so, lace up your snow boots and head to Prospect Park. There’s a good hill near the Tennis House near Prospect Park West and 9th Street, but if you don’t want to go that far, check around the Nethermeade.
PICTURES: If you take any photos of the storm, tag them on Instagram with #ditmasblizzard, and we’ll put together a rotating, constantly updating slideshow! You can also email pics to editor@ditmasparkcorner.com or add them to the Flickr group, and we’ll post them when we’re done sledding.
