A go for snow
Blake McIntosh, City of Prince George Manager of Roads and Fleet, briefs the media Thursday on the city’s procedures for snow and ice removal during and after large snow events. Some weather forecasts indicate the area could receive more than 30 centimeters of snow through the weekend. When the city receives 7.5 centimeters in a 24-hour period, it is classified as a Priority One and Priority Two “snow event” and triggers the city to deploy full snow and ice control operations, including contracted equipment, to clear Priority One and Priority Two routes within 48 hours of the end of the event. If the city receives 12 centimeters of snow within a 24-hour period it is classified as a Priority Three snow event, which means Priority Three routes, including residential roads, must be cleared within 72 hours of the completion of Priority One and Priority Two Routes. Motorists are also reminded that parking restrictions are in effect. On-street parking is prohibited from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. on Priority One roads and hills, the hospital district, and a number of other designated roads. On-street parking is prohibited from 12 a.m. to 7 a.m. downtown. On-street parking is prohibited from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. in residential areas. Parking on the side of the street with odd house numbers is permitted from 6 p.m. to 8 a.m. unless otherwise posted.
“Plowing around parked vehicles can slow down operations and create hazards for other vehicles by creating windrows in the street,” said McIntosh. “We thank residents for following our parking restrictions, and for being patient and careful when driving around road crews.”