Spokane snow plow update

The first residential area to be plowed is rotated each time the City plows, although hill areas will be plowed before flat areas. Once we begin to plow the residential areas, the City will share the order of the residential plow routes. The City has increased the number of "gates" in its fleet that allow plow drivers to avoid placing a berm at the end of driveways to The gates don't completely eliminate driveway berms, particularly for those who live on arterials that are plowed more frequently, but they will dramatically reduce berms throughout the City.

Citizens are asked to park on the odd side of the street in residential areas for the snow season , which runs from Nov. The goal is to make it easier for citizens to comply with parking rules and aid plow drivers with their work. Downtown on snowy days, on-street parking will be prohibited between midnight at 6 a. By ordinance, citizens and businesses must keep their sidewalks shoveled. The City is asking citizens to clear a inch path to allow pedestrians to travel effectively, with a goal of completion by 9 a.

Citizens are asked to clear ADA ramps and to clear a pedestrian path even if no sidewalk exists. Seniors or disabled individuals who can't maintain their own sidewalks can call to get information on available volunteer services. Companies that specialize in snow removal and many local landscaping companies offer such services for residential customers.

Widespread snow is expected from the Cascades to the Northern Rockies. The forecast Most areas got 1 to 3 inches of snow overnight, but it fell on many untreated roads that were still slushy from snow earlier this week.

Several school districts SPS said if conditions deteriorate it will provide an update. The decision to stay open comes as several other large school districts, including Central Spokane City Council unanimously approves federal aid allocations, High Dr. COVID testing is in high demand. The lines at both Spokane County drive-thru testing sites have wrapped around buildings.

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