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Syracuse, New York is experiencing significantly higher-than-usual snowfall in December. The city received a near-record-breaking 24.2 inches of snow on Tuesday, making it the second snowiest day since 1946. The total snowfall for December is already nearly double the average. The heavy snow has created challenges for residents, including difficult commutes and slow street plowing, while the city officials defend their response. Despite the difficulties, some residents enjoy the winter wonderland.

News Article:

Syracuse Buried Under Record-Breaking Snowfall, Residents Face Challenges as City Responds

Syracuse, N.Y. – Syracuse, New York, is battling a barrage of snow this December, with snowfall totals reaching nearly double the city’s usual monthly average. The region was hit particularly hard on Tuesday, experiencing the second-snowiest day in Syracuse history with 24.2 inches of snow, according to the National Weather Service. This is the most snowfall in a single day since 1946. Since the beginning of the month, Syracuse has already accumulated 58.6 inches of snow.

The unprecedented snowfall has disrupted daily life for many residents. Maya Castro, a paralegal, described wading through waist-deep snow to reach her office after planning to work from home. Some residents have complained about slow snow removal.

“Parts of it that weren’t plowed and that hadn’t compressed were, like, closer to my waist than my knees,” said Ms. Castro.

Corey Driscoll Dunham, the deputy mayor-elect of Syracuse, acknowledged the challenges but defended the city’s response, citing the historic nature of the snowfall and mechanical issues with some plow trucks. “We just had an incredibly historic snow event and today, everything was pretty much operating as normally,” she said. “I understand the conditions have been challenging, but I think all in all our response has been prioritizing safety.”

Despite the difficulties, some residents are finding joy in the winter wonderland. Rebecca Meyers, a Syracuse resident, has been documenting her husky Frances’s adventures in the snow on TikTok. Frances is seen making her way through a plowed path, with snow to her shoulders.

Forecasters are predicting more snow in the coming days, potentially adding several more inches to the city’s already significant snow total.

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