Snow Plow Update

Neighbors,

According to Charlie Romines, Streets Superintendent, all public residential streets will be plowed today, April 3.  The plowing operation began at 7:00am.

Where possible, please choose off-street parking options.  Fewer cars along the road helps plows clear the street quickly and safely.  Trash and recycling collection will occur as scheduled. Do not position the carts  in the street for emptying as they are an obstruction for plowing vehicles.

For traveling through Madison, be prepared for slippery roads with areas that are not part of the salt routes being snow covered.  The main thoroughfares that comprise the salt route network are in good winter driving condition, but your full attention to commuting is still required.

Snow is expected to continue through the day, but with far less intensity than what we experienced yesterday afternoon. With warming pavement temperatures and air temperatures, no accumulation is expected on the salt routes.  As with all travel during active snowstorms, you must make good choices and stay alert.  Slippery spots may develop in this wet and slippery conditions.  Drive slow; stay alert; and be patient.

The Streets Division's response to this storm began yesterday afternoon.  Crews plowed and applied salt as needed to the main thoroughfares through the evening rush hour and on through the night.

Snow accumulation on the residential streets through Madison varies this morning.  For example, neighborhoods on Madison's far west side seem to have far more snow than in some places closer to the isthmus.  However, considering the totality of the circumstances, and the amount of snow we received and weather forecast, the determination was made to plow all city streets.

Be Safe,

Alder Wehelie