Public Works News

City Crews Prepared for Winter Storm Jan. 8-9

The City’s crews are pre-treating streets due to a winter storm that began today, Monday, Jan. 8, and is expected to continue overnight into tomorrow, Tuesday, Jan. 9. A mix of rain and snow is expected throughout the day today, and pavement temperatures should remain above freezing until 10 p.m. tonight; however, heavy snow may overwhelm pavements at times and cause slushy conditions. Pavement temperatures will fall below freezing later tonight, and drivers should use caution, especially on elevated surfaces such as bridges and overpasses. Crews will continue pre-treating streets but may have to switch to plowing and treating as pavement temperatures fall and snow begins to accumulate.

Accumulating snow of up to eight inches is expected overnight and into Tuesday. Wind gusts of 35 to 45 miles per hour may create blizzard-like conditions and streets may have to be plowed multiple times. After accumulating snow ends, it may take crews 40-48 hours to plow and treat all streets in the City. Crews are currently scheduled to continue working through Thursday, Jan. 11. 

Residents can help the snow control process by removing cars, trash cans and basketball goals from streets.

The City will continue to monitor the weather and update its response as necessary.