Sunday’s healthy accumulation of snow in the area provided some welcome insulation for plants and flowers, according to a nationally recognized expert.
Fishersville horticulturist, radio and television host Mark Viette said snow “covers and protects’’ flowers and plants.
“It was a real positive,’’ Viette said. “The snow was nice, dusty and light.”
Viette said the biggest concern for plants and flowers in the remaining weeks of winter is extreme cold weather.
Viette described extreme cold weather as temperatures plunging below 27 degrees.
Meanwhile, the day after Sunday’s snowstorm was one of recovery and appreciation.
The appreciation came from area local and state police.
While accidents did occur on Sunday, police say there were no serious injuries to drivers in Waynesboro, Staunton and Augusta County.
“We were extremely busy. But most of it were the typical winter weather crashes of cars going into ditches, hitting guardrails or another car,’’ said 1st Sgt. Scott VanLear of the Staunton office of the Virginia State Police.
VanLear said the busy day translated into calling out three troopers in Augusta County who were supposed to have the day off.
“We have to be prepared,’’ said VanLear, who said the state police are always prepared for the worst case scenario when bad weather arrives.
By Monday morning, the Waynesboro police were reporting scattered traffic problems.
By midafternoon Monday, Sgt. David Shaw said his shift had only seen one minor traffic accident – a car hitting a guardrail.
Shaw said there had been two accidents overnight.
“With the schools and government offices being on holiday it helped a lot,’’ Shaw said. “That cut down on the commuter and bus traffic.”
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