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Today City of Reno crews have started plowing in some residential areas and are continuing to go back to arterial and collector streets to re-sand and try to get those streets down to pavement. While having the sun out today does help with melting the snow, it will also pose a danger to drivers tonight since the melted snow will turn to ice. Tonight with the ice and anticipated freezing tempatures, crews will remain focused on sanding.

Tomorrow’s operations will be much the same as today with plowing continuing in more residential areas.

It’s important to remember the clearing of residential neighborhoods is based on areas surrounding schools, high traffic volume, and areas with larger snow accumulations.

City crews are maintaining 24 hour operations by working 12 hour shifts and will continue to do so (these same crews are also responsible for clearing up the roadways with street sweepers after the storm). Crews have been on this shift since Sunday afternoon when the storm arrived.

Remember more information can be found at www.cityofreno.com under “Quick Links” then “Snow and Ice Plan.” The information related to the 2009-2010 snow season includes route maps, environmental mandates, available resources, and equipment.

Tags: neighborhoods, outdoors, public safety, streets & transportation

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