But for many, the storm was a welcome change from the stuck-at-home drudgery of life in the coronavirus pandemic, giving kids all over the chance to play in a winter wonderland, with some even getting snow days despite many schools having the capability for remote learning. “Oh, the weather’s awesome,” said Charlestown resident Sandra Wishansky. “It’s New England, it’s wicked awesome.” A massive snowstorm dumped more than a foot of snow on much of Massachusetts, leaving adults to dig out and kids to play in a winter wonderland. Boston's snow emergency, declared Wednesday night ahead of the storm's arrival, is due to be lifted at 7 a.m. Friday, ending the city's parking ban on snow routes. Mayor Marty Walsh said city residents had "great compliance" with the ban.