The Big Dig-Out

After a 24-hour assault, a nor'easter finally released its grip on Connecticut Monday afternoon.

Breaks in the storm clouds meant many could finally head out and begin the tough task of digging out from up to 18 inches of snow in places.

Some bands of snow could still impact areas of the state Monday afternoon and the high winds associated with the storm would continue, according to NBC Connecticut Meteorologist Bob Maxon.

Earlier Monday, wind-whipped snow continued to pile up, making travel treacherous on state roadways. The Department of Transportation had all 632 plow drivers, as well as more than 200 private contractors clearing roads Sunday night into Monday. But it wasn't smooth sailing for everyone. "Even though the roads get cleared, the wind is blowing the snow back across the roads," Gov. M. Jodi Rell said. "We continue to implore the public to not venture out unless it is absolutely necessary."

On some roads, the problem wasn't just the snow. In Rocky Hill, a downed tree closed Route 99 between Webber Road and School Street. Fallen trees and wires blocked Route 10 in Southington between Carter Lane and Bristol Street. Talcott Notch and Old Mountain Roads in Farmington were closed due to downed power lines as well.

More than 32,000 Connecticut Light & Power customers were without power Monday. Another 700 United Illuminating customers were in the dark.

Bradley International Airport closed briefly Monday morning to give crews time to clear runways, but reopened around 9 a.m. Most flights in and out of the airport were canceled by airlines, stranding hundreds of passengers.

Train Travel wasn't much easier. Metro-North suspended service on the New Haven Line Monday, but began running diesel trains by 1 p.m. for limited service from New Haven to New York.  Amtrak began limited service again between New York and Boston after canceling trains Sunday night.

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