Dive Summary:
- Meteorologists say that the damage and precipitation left behind by Hurricane Sandy will make it more difficult for utility crews to do their restoration work.
- Large parts of the northeast will continue to be bombarded with heavy precipitation and windy conditions, which adds additional danger for crews despite the fact that the worst of the storm has technically past.
- In the Appalachians, blizzard conditions that sprung up during Sandy are still going strong, meaning utility crews will have to work on iced-over roads during freezing rain and damp snow that could take down trees and power lines.
From the article:
The storm that was Hurricane Sandy — now technically a post-tropical cyclone — is weakening and winding down. Still, meteorologists say, the damage and precipitation left behind by the storm will make it harder for utility crews to restore power.
WeatherBug/Earth Networks' Chief Meteorologist Mark Hoekzema said that since the storm made an S-curve and came aground near Atlantic City, New Jersey, the storm has passed over Pennsylvania and will soon veer north into New York State. ...
