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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 1, 2022
National Weather Service Declares Winter Storm Warning for West Lafayette and Surrounding Area
The City of West Lafayette is expecting a significant snowstorm that may bring ice, 6-12 inches of heavy snow, strong winds, and subzero temperatures. The storm will begin early Wednesday morning and continue until Friday morning. This storm is expected to impact travel, making it very difficult if not impossible to drive, extreme caution should be taken.
Per City Ordinance, when there is an accumulation of two or more inches of snow or ice, a snow emergency is declared to ensure emergency routes are accessible. All vehicles, trailers, and equipment parked on all emergency snow routes must be removed by the owner until the road has been cleared.
Emergency snow routes are linked here: West Lafayette Emergency Snow Route Map
Review our full snow plowing policies, sidewalk clearing requirements, and city priorities ahead of a potential snow event here: West Lafayette Snow Plowing
Please give our crews plenty of space on the road and be patient as we work to ensure the safety of our citizens during pre-treatment and road preparation.
Included Emergency Snow Routes include the following streets:
- Airport Road
- Cherry Lane
- Cumberland Avenue
- Grant Street
- Harrison Street
- Lindberg Road
- Russell Street
- Salisbury Street (north of Stadium Avenue)
- Stadium Avenue (west of Grant Street)
- State Street
Stay weather aware and alert as the storm system passes through the region. We strongly urge citizens to remove their vehicles and equipment from the emergency snow routes ahead of the weather event.
TRASH AND RECYCLING PICKUP - WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2022
Trash and Recycling will be picked up as normal. We ask that citizens place bins at the end of the driveway, in the morning by 7:00 AM to allow our crews maximum pretreatment accessibility this evening. For the most up-to-date information check the city's Facebook and Nextdoor page for collection services.
Jenifer Van Schuyver
Community Development and Communications Manager
jvanschuyver@westlafayette.in.gov
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