The City of Duluth's Street Maintenance team is taking a breather following strenuous efforts to manage the latest deluge of snow, with a small contingent remaining alert to tackle emergencies and the most critical roadways overnight. According to the City of Duluth, after the storm, the full platoon of plows is scheduled to reconvene at 2:00 AM to continue the battle against the snow and ice that blankets the streets.
Although the storm is subsiding, the National Weather Service expects an additional inch of snow and sporadic sleet through early Thursday. The wet, heavy snow is likely to keep roads slippery, so Duluth residents are urged to exercise caution, as per the City of Duluth.
The task of clearing Priority 3 roadways—those composed of gravel and dirt—is concurrently acknowledged as exceptionally arduous, the conditions wrought by spring's thaw compromising their integrity. Street Maintenance teams are adapting their approach, opting for a gentler strategy that may include raising snowplow blades slightly to minimize surface contact or, in some instances, allowing nature to do the heavy lifting with the return of warmer weather and sunlight, as detailed in the city's communication.
Information on Duluth's snow and ice removal policies and road priority system is readily accessible for those seeking further insights, as noted by the City of Duluth. The city expresses its gratitude to the diligent Street Maintenance staff for their unwavering efforts and implores residents for continued patience and understanding as the removal operations advance.
