Late-February storm hits the county

February 25, 2016February 25, 2016 Editor featured

Business owners and government workers had a lot of snow to remove before opening for business Thursday. (Photo by Richard Lamb)

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A steady wind combined with heavy snowfall to close all area schools. The storm began in the early evening hours Wednesday dumping snow on the area overnight.

Forecasts call for sunny conditions today with a high temperature in the mid-20s. Weekend temperatures may exceed 40 degrees, which will melt the snow people are scrambling to move today.

County crews were busy early Thursday morning clearing the roadways after a blizzard hit the area overnight. (Photo by Richard Lamb)