Whoever said the snow was all work and no play?

Kathy Holter of East Broad Street in Tamaqua struggles through the task of freeing her car from the snowy mess.

Many families and children took advantage of the fun benefits that almost two feet of snow offers.

That was the snow-depth reading on a yardstick at 5 p.m. Wednesday on the east side of Jim Thorpe.

Alexandra Feifel hangs out in her playhouse with 17 inches of snow on the roof.

That was the snow-depth reading on a yardstick at 5 p.m. Wednesday on the east side of Jim Thorpe.

This lamppost in Jim Thorpe looks like it could be wearing the hat of a British Bobby during Wednesday's heavy snowstorm.

This picturesque setting is the Lock Houseon the Lehigh Canalin Walnutport, taken during the heightof yesterday's storm,in the afternoon hours.