Typically bustling with people, the Boardwalk in Ocean City appears desolate a day after the storm. (Photos by Donald Wittkowski)
Several inches of snow from the weekend storm blanketed the shore communities in Atlantic and Cape May counties, leaving the streets, boardwalks, promenades and beaches with a shimmering white sheen.
Although government buildings and schools were shut down Monday, there was still plenty of activity. Pedestrians and dog walkers got outside to enjoy the winter wonderland-like oceanfront scenery during what was a chilly, but sunny afternoon.
Others were busy using snow shovels or snow blowers to clear the sidewalks of slushy snow and a coating of ice that created slippery – if not downright treacherous – conditions.
Snowfall totals included 6 inches in Ocean City and 5 inches in Cape May.
On the roads, snowplows were clearing the highways, local streets and alleys. For drivers who ventured out on Monday, travel appeared to be relatively easy because of the efforts of the snowplow operators from the Public Works Departments in each town.
Following are photos and videos of the storm’s aftermath in Ocean City, Sea Isle City and Somers Point.
Contractor Michael Craver, of Surfside Building and Maintenance, uses a snowblower to clear the sidewalk in Ocean City.
The gazebo on Sea Isle City's Promenade is surrounded by snow.
A snow-covered walkway leads to the bay in Somers Point.
The lifeguard boat near Sea Isle City's Promenade provides an ideal backdrop for storm photos.
A wintry scene at the Somers Point Mansion.
A walker is bundled up in the chilly temperatures while taking a stroll on Sea Isle City's Promenade.
Molly Barrett, of Upper Township, and her boyfriend, Kris Ciuro, of Sea Isle City, enjoy a walk on the Boardwalk with their dog, Henley.
A municipal parking lot is cleared by a snowplow behind City Hall in Ocean City.
This beach path in Sea Isle City remains deserted.
The bayfront park in Somers Point overlooks the frigid water.
Charles Dalrymple shovels snow on the sidewalk in front of Dalrymple's Card & Gift Shoppe in Sea Isle City.
Downtown Ocean City waits for shoppers in the storm's aftermath.
Snow is piled high in front of Sea Isle City's Welcome Center.
Snow shovels are at the ready in Ocean City.
The historic Anchorage Tavern in Somers Point is ready to serve customers.
Benches are empty at what is usually a popular gathering place next to the clock at Ninth Street and the Boardwalk.
At the Somers Point Marina, boats are covered in shrink wrap while waiting out the winter.
Mounds of snow are piled high on JFK Boulevard in Sea Isle City.
The whimsical welcome sign greets motorists heading into Ocean City on Ninth Street.
Traffic on the Garden State Parkway is reduced to 45 mph during salting operations.
Construction is halted temporarily in the snow on Sea Isle City's new $21 million community center.
A snowplow clears Asbury Avenue in downtown Ocean City.
There is no one in sight on this stretch of the beach in Sea Isle City
A coating of snow covers the Boardwalk in front of the Ocean City Music Pier.
A snowy beach walkway is empty in Ocean City.
During winter, Sea Isle is truly "A City for All Seasons."
City Hall in Ocean City was closed Monday, following the storm.
Park Road underneath the iconic Historic Fish Alley welcome sign is devoid of traffic.
