Eric Heath, owner of Sandy River Relics, salts the sidewalk in front of his store Tuesday following a surprise snowstorm in downtown Farmington. Heath noted that it was a slow day downtown due to the storm and a post-Christmas lull. However, the lull was a welcome reprieve following a busy holiday season, Heath said. Kay Neufeld/Franklin Journal

Samantha Burton shovels snow Tuesday from the sidewalk in front of Konopka & Sons Building Roofing Renovations & Sales in downtown Farmington, where she is a secretary. Burton said it was a very quiet morning with phones hardly ringing following the surprise snowstorm. Kay Neufeld/Franklin Journal