Glen Cove Residents Dig Out After Major Blizzard

Overtime, salt use, and plowing priorities strain city budget as residents raise concerns about uncleared side streets

Published on Feb. 28, 2026

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Glen Cove residents are still recovering after a blizzard dropped about 18 inches of snow, closing city schools and straining the Department of Public Works and the city budget. Officials have described the challenges of overtime, salt use, and prioritizing plowing, while residents have raised concerns about uncleared side streets and what the repeated storms reveal about the city's infrastructure and future development plans.

Why it matters

The blizzard has exposed deeper issues in Glen Cove's ability to handle major winter storms, raising questions about the city's infrastructure, budget, and long-term planning for extreme weather events that are expected to become more frequent due to climate change.

The details

The blizzard forced the closure of Glen Cove schools and strained the resources of the Department of Public Works, which had to prioritize clearing main roads over side streets. Residents have complained about uncleared side streets, which has revealed concerns about the city's overall infrastructure and ability to handle repeated major storms. Officials have also discussed the significant overtime and salt usage costs that have impacted the city's budget.

  • The blizzard dropped about 18 inches of snow in Glen Cove.

The players

Glen Cove Department of Public Works

The city department responsible for snow removal and maintaining infrastructure.

Glen Cove residents

Locals who have raised concerns about uncleared side streets and the city's ability to handle major winter storms.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

What’s next

The city will need to evaluate its snow removal procedures, infrastructure investments, and long-term planning to better prepare for future extreme weather events.

The takeaway

The blizzard has exposed deeper issues in Glen Cove's ability to handle major winter storms, raising concerns about the city's infrastructure, budget, and long-term planning for the impacts of climate change. Addressing these challenges will be crucial for the community's resilience.