Concord’s preparation and planning turns rare winter storms into test of readiness

City crews kept roads clear, power on and services running as months of planning paid off during back-to-back storms.

Snow plow truck improving conditions on Union Street. Photo courtesy of City of Concord.

The City of Concord faced back-to-back winter storms in recent weeks, including snowfall totals exceeding a foot in much of the city — a rare and demanding test of municipal preparedness.