#snow-removal-strategy

#snow-removal-strategy

The town declared a state of emergency Tuesday at 2:00 p.m., citing an increasing level of water on its Gull River which flows directly through the town and more rainy, warmer weather forecasted for the next five to ten days.

Rain fences are designed to store rainwater, reducing pressure on drainage systems during heavy downpours and preserving water for gardens during dry spells. This innovative approach is gaining attention in neighborhoods like Veldhoven, where residents are eager to learn about the costs and benefits of such installations.

Outdoor maintenance isn't just about keeping your space looking nice, it stops high-traffic areas from becoming a major hazard during wet and cold weather.

After last weekend's snowstorm, streets in cities across the East Coast are crowded with dirty snow piles that squeeze pedestrians into single-file corridors and force them into gross half-frozen puddle swamps at intersections. But of the major metros, only Washington, D.C., closed its schools through Wednesday, finally reopening on Thursday with a delayed start time - all this despite receiving just six or so inches (plus, to be fair, a treacherous coating of ice on top).

MTA Chair Janno Lieber repeatedly laughed in the face of Old Man Winter this week, chastising other transit agencies like NJ Transit that shut down due to the snow. But his decision to keep service running represents a departure from previous MTA leaders, who were quick to close aboveground subway service during snowstorms.

When I spoke with emergency management officials last year, they all mentioned the same frustrating scenario. People ignore storm warnings until the precipitation starts falling, then suddenly everyone rushes out at once. The roads become congested with anxious drivers, accidents spike, and stores run out of essentials just when people need them most. But here's what really gets meteorologists worked up about this pattern. Modern weather forecasting has become incredibly accurate, especially for major winter storms.

They worked well in advance of the storm. They worked through the storm, and they're continuing the work today as we speak, continuing to clean up our roadways, continuing to fix the infrastructure and clear snow from the MBTA system," MBTA General Manager and Interim Transportation Secretary Phil Eng said. "We're seeing improvements as we go.

Residents in the Greater Toronto Area are digging themselves out and going back to their regular weekday schedules a day after a major snowstorm. About two to four centimetres of snowfall is expected throughout the region, including Peel, York and Durham, according to Environment Canada. Flurries are forecasted to start in the afternoon and end close to midnight.

During a walk to get a slice at midday yesterday - more than 15 days after the routine 12-inch snowfall of Jan. 25 - Managing Editor David Meyer saw that the protected bike lanes on Grand and Lafayette streets in Little Italy had still not been plowed (even though we mentioned them in a story two days earlier and had posted about this on our popular social media channels, too).

Toronto is under a yellow snowfall warning with 10 centimetres of snow expected to affect the morning and evening commute on Wednesday. An Alberta clipper, a low pressure system, is forecast to bring the snow starting Wednesday morning and easing in the afternoon, Environment Canada said in the warning issued late Tuesday afternoon. Visibility could be poor at times if the snow is heavy or blowing, the agency says.

New York City on Saturday put out a call for emergency snow shovelers ahead of a powerful nor'easter bomb cyclone, requiring workers to submit multiple forms of identification - contrasting the city's election policy for most voters. For the first time in nearly a decade, a blizzard warning was issued for New York City, with expected snowfall totaling 10 to 18 inches and wind gusts up to 55 mph.