Snow Plowing Update / March 14, 2024
UPDATE: Town contractors and employees are continuing snow plowing operations and would like to thank the community for staying off the roads during this winter storm. Your assistance allows crews to more efficiently and quickly clear the roads so that all of us can get back to normal travel conditions quickly after the storm.
We would also like to ask the public to not park cars on the street if at all possible. The volume of snow makes plowing tight residential streets difficult. The fewer parked cars expedite operations and improves safety.
Thus far we have received about 14” of snow in Superior with another 8 to 12 inches forecasted this afternoon through the night. Please continue to avoid any non-essential travel during the storm so that Town snow plowing crews can continue to clear the streets for the next 18+ hours.
Unfortunately, as a result of the large volume of snow there will be large windrows (up to 4’ high) primarily along residential streets. There is very little plow operators can do to prevent this during the storm, so please be patient and do not stop the plow operators for any reason.
If you have any issues or problems, please report them via Superior Click Fix.
Stay Informed on Snow Removal and Ice Control Plan
Heavy snow is forecasted this weekend, and ahead of the storm, we wanted to share the Town’s Snow Removal and Ice Control Plan and Snow Removal Map.
The primary purpose of the plan is to focus snow and ice removal efforts so that safe travel routes are available for a majority of the public during winter weather events.
The Town utilizes contractors and internal staff to perform snow removal with the goal of exceeding the performance noted in the Snow Removal and Ice Control Plan.
During each storm, the focus is on Priority 1 and Priority 2 streets. Crews will plow and apply de-icing materials to keep these roads safe and drivable during the storm. The goal is maintaining two-way traffic on these roads, though parked cars on residential streets can impact plowing widths.
Depending on the intensity of the snowfall, crews will also plow and apply de-icing material on Priority 3 streets as conditions allow during the storm. If conditions do not allow plowing during the storm, Priority 3 streets will be plowed following the storm. On Priority 3 streets, crews will initially open a single lane and will open up two lanes following the storm. Parked cars in residential areas can impact the crews' ability to open up two lanes as snow plow trucks must stay 2 to 4 feet away from parked cars to prevent pushing large chunks of snow and ice into vehicles.
Priority 4 streets are streets with fewer homes and cul-de-sacs. The streets will only be plowed when snow accumulations warrant plowing and after the storm has ended. When plowed, the goal is to open up a single lane on these streets. We generally do not apply de-icing material on Priority 4 streets but may apply some material if conditions warrant.
Snow plows have little option but to push snow off the road toward the curb or sidewalk. This will result in large piles and chunks of snow, called “windrows,” being pushed in front of driveways. These piles of snow that develop in large storms are, unfortunately, the responsibility of the property owner to clear.
What can you do to help?
- Avoid non-essential travel during the storm. Vehicles on the streets only slow plowing operations.
- Do not park cars on the street if possible. Parked cars reduce the lane areas that can be opened up.
- Drive carefully if you must, and be patient. Crews are working hard to ensure town streets are safe.
If you have a question or concern about snow plowing, please report it via the Town’s Superior Click and Fix work order system.
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