In the aftermath of the biggest regional snowstorm in decades downtown Shepherdstown is illuminated by crisp Saturday afternoon sunlight. Photo by Michael Theis/Chronicle
  A small squadron of North Mill Street residents began clearing out their walkways and parking spaces within one hour of the last flakes falling. Photo by Michael Theis/Chronicle
  Shepherdstown resident J.R. Jenkins, left, walks astride a massive, 7-foot-tall snow pile on German Street yesterday afternoon. Photo by Michael Theis/Chronicle
  German Street is seen blanketed in over two feet of snow on Saturday morning as the region endures the largest snowstorm in decades. Snowfall is expected to continue into the evening hours. Photo by Michael Theis/Chronicle

West German Street resident Edmund Grant digs out his walkways on Saturday morning. When asked how he was holding up through the storm, Grant said "So far, so good, but God is good." Photo by Michael Theis/Chronicle

A solitary figure strolls down the middle of German Street, the safest place to walk, on Friday night during the blizzard. Photo by Michael Theis/Chronicle

Mill Street resident Hunter Kerns, left, chats with 3 Onions bartender and Shepherdstown resident Elijah Gateless on Friday night during the blizzard. Many locals within walking distance of downtown spent the first night of the blizzard keeping warm in the local bars and clubs. Photo by Michael Theis/Chronicle
  An impromptu snowball fight broke out late Friday night on German Street as patrons of 3 Onions exchanged frozen ordinance with the patrons of Tony's Pizza across the street. Photo by Michael Theis/Chronicle
  Area resident John Poole forms a wintry weapon within his hands as he prepares to enter the fray of a snow ball fight in front of Tony's Pizza on Friday night. Photo by Michael Theis/Chronicle