During last weekend's heavy snowfall, St. Charles County snowplow drivers worked extensively to clear roads, while many residents stayed indoors. The St. Charles County reported that the area received 9 inches of snow from the storm on January 24–25.
As the snow settled, St. Charles County deployed snowplow teams in two 12-hour shifts, each with 36 drivers tasked with clearing 1,700 miles of road per shift. County Highway Superintendent Ted Dunkmann noted that the snowfall came at a pace that required constant effort to stay on top of the roads, highlighting the intensity of the crews’ work during the storm.
Preparations for the storm began early in the week, with preemptive treatments applied to the roads. The main challenge arrived last Saturday as the snowfall intensified, with crews continuing to manage the rapid accumulation throughout the day.
Snow crews saw a break on Sunday afternoon as the sun helped melt snow alongside the application of salt. By Monday, major thoroughfares were cleared with visible pavement under clear skies, while crews continued plowing smaller side streets and less-traveled roads.
