"Snowcrete" refers to extremely dense, heavily compacted layers of frozen snow and ice that behave like solid cement, often forming on roads and sidewalks after winter storms and freezing temperatures. This hard, icy substance is difficult to remove, requiring specialized heavy equipment, such as motor graders operating at low speeds, to break it up. (AI overview)

Residents who shoveled their walks, sidewalks and carports the day of the snowstorm or the day after were able, albeit with difficulty, to clear some of the accumulation, but those who waited any longer now can’t get rid of the snowcrete. It’s literally everywhere, making everyday life impossible. Residents are complaining that they are unable to get to grocery stores, medical appointments or work and are demanding that something be done, but the government has no plans as of yet to try to get rid of the snowcrete.

The highs this week will range between 25F and 38F and the lows between 12F and 23F, so the ice won’t be melting any time soon, unfortunately.

Tim shoveled the snow on our front walk and sidewalk early on, but was too exhausted to tackle the carport, and now is unable to break up the snowcrete to get our car out of the carport. I think it will be a very long time before we’re able to drive anywhere.

Searching for the ‘Treat Lady’ in vain, posted earlier: