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City snow crews prepare for first springtime melt of the season

City snow and ice control crews are continuing snow clearing and maintenance as the city prepares for a highly anticipated melt in the coming days.

While it’s still chilly outside today, temperatures are forecasted to reach highs of up to four degrees over the weekend. As a result, city crews are preparing for at least a little bit of water accumulation as the snow melts.

On February 19th, crews will be focused on smoothing out rough areas in Countryside South, while water truck crews maintain drainage, and parking lot crews clear out remaining snow piles. Additionally, crews will be monitoring for icy spots and sanding as needed.

With the warmer temperatures ahead, melting snow is likely to lead to some water accumulation as runoff moves through the drainage system. Officials say this is normal and expected, and occasionally, storm drains can become blocked, especially during the melt seasons.

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As a result, the city says the Transportation Department will be available to clear blocked storm drains to help keep water flowing. Anyone who notices an area of concern can contact AccessGP at 3-1-1.

Ethan Montague
Ethan Montague
Reporter/Contributor for MyGrandePrairieNow.com and 104.7 2Day FM. Studied Broadcast News at SAIT. Team member since February 2023.
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