Greater Nashua
Major winter storm dumps nearly two feet of snow across city
NASHUA - The Gate City was walloped by a massive winter storm during the afternoon and overnight hours of Jan. 25, producing conditions that have not been seen in 10 years. It left behind 20 inches of snow, drifts as high as four feet and huge icicles hanging like frozen daggers suspended in time. “Our winters have changed a lot, this was a throwback,” said Lauren Byers, communications and recreation administrator for the Division of Public Works. “This used to be more common.” She said that despite the high snowfall totals, there were no surprises with this storm. “We were ready for this one,” said Byers. “Light fluffy snow and long intensity, we got all of that.” With temperatures in the teens and single digits, the snow was more of a powder and less likely to stick to the roads after plowing. Therefore, she said Liquid Brine was not needed to pre-treat ...
