Heavy snow from Sunday’s storm continued to disrupt daily life in the Greater Boston area on Wednesday, closing businesses, damaging buildings and forcing residents to navigate icy roads and snow-packed sidewalks.
One major casualty of the storm was a Home Depot location in Watertown, which was closed due to damage to its roof caused by the weight of accumulated snow, according to a Home Depot employee. The closure left customers scrambling for supplies in the aftermath of the storm.
“The snow is just causing a lot of problems,” said Brandon Bannon, an electrician with the city of Watertown who was hoping to pick up materials for a repair job. Instead, he was forced to change plans after finding the store shuttered.
Watertown Home Depot closed
“We saw significant snow accumulation on the roof and temporarily closed the store out of an abundance of caution. We’re working closely with city officials to remove the snow and make sure everyone can work and shop safely. We hope to have an update on a reopening time soon,” a Home Depot spokesperson told WBZ…