Snow, Strong Winds Create Whiteout Conditions On Cape Cod
SANDWICH (CBS) - Powerful winds whipped up Cape Cod communities with blowing and drifting that created whiteout conditions.
The sea was churning at high tide, and while there was some local flooding in Sandwich, it didn't match the intensity of previous storms as the town shored up the beach.
"We had a good amount of sand on the beach, enough to protect it from the this storm," said Bill LaPine with Sandwich Emergency Management.
Wind gusts were clocked at close to 40 miles an hour, leaving residents concerned about further erosion.
"We lost eight feet in the last storm," said resident Patricia Barry.
The relentless snow was a challenge for road crews making repeated runs to stay ahead of the storm and dealing with poor visibility. "It's hard to see with the wind blowing, snow coming off the trees and power lines," said plow driver Richie Travis.
Sandwich resident Charlie Gill said the lighter consistency made the snow easier to manage.