Daily Archives: February 10, 2013

Snowfall in Salem

We have survived a lingering nor’easter named Nemo and have about two feet of heavy snow on the ground. Given our snowless winter last year, most people seemed cheered by the sight of snow and the possibility of really embracing winter, but give it a few days and that will change:  no one likes dirty snow and people have to go about their business. Yesterday, though, everything was pristine in a virtually carless Salem and nearly everyone I talked to was in a good mood, even as they dug out. As far as I know, most people have their power, and two snowplow fires and one trapped horse were the only emergencies confronting the Fire Department. I took several walks (such a pleasure with no cars!!), one in the morning when it was still snowing and one later in the afternoon when it was definitely clearing up, and took photographs on Chestnut, Essex, and Federal Streets. This morning dawned bright and sunny, perfect for more digging out, sledding and snowshoeing.

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Chestnut Street Snow 2012@streetsofsalem

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The Dean-Sprague-Stearns House, c. 1706, on Essex Street;  also known as the “East India House”.

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A rather precarious situation on Federal Street.

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No plows on this street yet.

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Beautiful sunset at the end of the day.


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