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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1940
Page
5
Snow and wind crippled Syracuse area travel with nine inches in the city, stranding buses and delaying school start. Roads and side streets remained impassable, while Oneida County and city crews cleared routes. Syracuse Municipal Airport reopened after snow, forecasting gradual warming and lighter winds.
Train on Syracuse Oswego run carried funeral party and passengers through snow when an accident near Oswego delayed service. Locomotive No. S37 operated by William Codwin, owner of the Dw Sessuc Hotel, reported the scene as officials investigated. The service resumed after arrival of emergency crews and a funeral party tied to Mrs Howard C. Fitter.
A severe snowstorm disrupted bus service across Syracuse with delays of up to 15 minutes, while New York State Rally buses and city lines faced outages. Railways and telegraph lines suffered mixed disruptions. City plows battled drifts as roofs collapsed at local buildings including a parish hall and a Chevrolet dealership. One resident was rushed to the hospital after a snow-loaded tree fell, and storm damage extended to homes and side roads, though main routes began reopening by morning.
Snow and heavy wet conditions disrupted Cortland and surrounding areas with several inches of accumulation. Cortland railroad lines faced delays while roads and power lines were affected. Auburn and Watertown reported up to nine inches and four inches respectively with plows operating through the night. Authorities urged motorists to clear streets as crews worked to restore service and reopen highways.
City issues warning after heavy overnight snow load threatens structures. Inspectors survey weakened roofs and garages across the city, urging property owners to guard against injuries and report abnormal conditions promptly to the engineering division. Fire units responded to a roof failure at a local factory. several garages and a barn reported damage while vehicles were moved from threatened areas.
Special Dispatch from Oswego reports Oswego County highways in fall conditions with snow fighting equipment active. Seven city streets plowed overnight as about an inch of precipitation formed slush. Morning conditions were described as good with the storm starting yesterday afternoon and continuing into the evening. Temperature at 7:30 last night was 33 degrees.
Snow and drifting hindered roads in Tug Hill area with drifts five to ten feet. Rural schools closed and pupils traveled by cutters. Three plows operated but struggled as winds of 30 to 40 miles per hour worsened conditions jammed highways in Lewis and Jefferson counties. State police warned drivers to proceed with extreme caution.
Heavy moisture overwhelmed Binghamton as up to several inches of snow and rain fell overnight and continued today. High tension lines were knocked down and transformers shorted or circuited, triggering power outages and sparking fear in the West Side neighborhoods. Police and responders investigated the storm’s impact late into the night.
In Stone Tennessee emergency crews fought high water and debris blocking streets. Fire hoses cleared drains while electrical service stalled and transit faced delays. An expectant mother, Mrs. Chris Magliocen, gave birth at 8 29 A M as ambulances and power crews labored to restore access and safety.
A heavy storm paralyzed Madison County causing widespread road closures and property damage. Schools in Cazenovia Vernon Verona and nearby villages closed as county crews worked to clear main highways. Superintendent Johnson said teams were at work but full clearance remained uncertain. Trees toppled on Sturtill Road and several driveways blocked.
Wiltiney H Tracy, meteorologist in charge, notes shovelfuls of snow weighed about seven pounds on sidewalks. A storm on February 19 produced heavy accumulations with snow weighing twelve pounds per shovelful, setting an all time Syracuse record.
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