Following the Blizzard, Pastor Avelar worked alongside his daughter, Elizabeth, to clear the sidewalk on Sunday morning. Like countless other Chelsea residents, they joined the effort to remove snow from walkways and driveways throughout the community.
The day presented a challenge for local business owners weighing whether to operate normally. John Mandracchia announced that The Newbridge Cafe would maintain regular Sunday hours despite the winter weather. According to National Weather Service unofficial measurements, Chelsea received 18.1 inches of snow.