Yesterday, it was hit and miss with respect to businesses being open in Greensboro. There were probably more businesses closed than open. Even within corporations, it was hard to know which stores were open. The Chick-Fil-A on North Battleground was open with the drive-through snaking around the building. The Chick-Fil-A near Guilford College was closed. Some Starbucks were open; some closed. A lot had to do with safety and the ability to get parking lots shoveled and de-iced. In the above photo, the crew at Battleground Tire was busy digging out from the mountains of snow left behind by snowplows on Battleground Avenue.

Main roads are clear, side roads remain messy, and subject to black ice, as temperatures drop in the evening. Everybody is working hard to get the city fully functional again. Listening to the news, it is nice to hear that people have been offering to buy coffee and doughnuts for workers, bellringers, public servants, news crews, etc. Inclement weather is the perfect time for random acts of kindness, especially this near the holidays!

Schools are closed at least through Wednesday. For those who can, it is best to stay put!