City crews and local residents  clear up after big snowfall – photo 250News

Prince George, B.C. – Prince George can expect another 2 centimeters of snow before this  system clears the area.

Prince George received 18-20 centimeters (approx. 7.5 inches)  of fresh snow over the past 24 hours.

City Crews are  out in full force, with graders and loaders clearing priority one and priority two routes in the orange and red zones, as per the City’s garbage collection map, including on Ospika Blvd., Victoria St., and Upland St.

(at right,  fire truck slips off  roadway)

Snow plows and trucks continue to carry out operations, including laying down traction and de-icing material, on routes around the city, such as:

• University Way
• Ospika Blvd. from Tyner to Range Rd.
• Foothills Blvd. north of Chief Lake Rd.
• North Nechako Rd.
• Chief Lake Rd.
• Routes in west, east, and central Hart Hwy.
• The Blackburn area on Foreman and Denacola Rds.
• College Heights including Westgate, Hillcrest, Lalonde, and Western Acres

Sidewalk machines are clearing sidewalks today between 5th and 22^nd Aves, south of 22^nd, and north of 5^th Ave.

Motorists are reminded to drive to conditions at all times.

Environment Canada says  once this  system clears the region,   the temperature will be cooler, but there should be plenty of  sunshine for much of the week.