Newton Snow: Storm In Photos

NEWTON, MA — Overnight Newton turned into a winter wonderland. Department of Public Works crews were out overnight working to treat the roadways and keep the snow at bay and will be working beyond the last snowflake.

Thursday morning there were more people walking their dogs than drivers, as people, already working from home obeyed the mayor's call to stay off the roads.

According to the National Weather Service, Boston broke its record snowfall for Dec. 17. Logan Airport reported 16 inches of snow as of 7 p.m. Thursday. And Waltham, Newton and Brookline all reported more than a foot of the white stuff.

Here's a look at the snow globe that was Newton Thursday:

Sangeet Srikanth found a cool sledding hill off Eliot Memorial near the Newton Golf Course.

And what's a snowstorm without a look at Chestnut Hill's reservoir.

Dan Gruen stopped by Bullough’s Pond and captured a little frozen serenity.

Beth Budner captured a bit of the weight of the snow from her yard in Woodland Park.

Dawn Eswara snapped a photo of Auburndale residents Bob and Alberta Fitzpatrick as they took a pause to pose while they dug out during the storm.

Snow in Newton means neighbors helping neighbors with communal snow-blower on Adena Road, reports Carolyn Mapes.

Yes, we spotted a skier heading into the woods near Avery Woods:

There were also a few runners out near heartbreak hill. Because the sidewalks were covered in about a foot of snow, they took to the streets, like the intrepid Betsy Davidow:

Thanks to all those who sent us photos of Newton in the snow storm!

Next time we get a storm, send me an email and tell me a bit about what's in the photo, let me know who took the photo, when it was taken; and that you give permission for Patch to use it: Jenna.Fisher@Patch.com.