Snow Keeps Falling.....Rain on the Way

Thursday, October 29, 2009 11:56 AM

Prince George, B.C.- The snowfall warning remains in effect with Environment Canada saying the fresh snow will likely be followed by rain later today.

Since the storm started moving through the region around 2 this morning, Prince George has received about 10 centimetres of snow. “That snowfall will change to rain this afternoon” says Environment Canada Meteorologist Matt MacDonald. “There is a significant warm front moving into the region” says MacDonald “It has already started raining in Quesnel.” He says the temperatue will heat up to 12 tomorrow, although there will still be gusty winds and more rain.

Meantime, Prince George RCMP say the overnight snowfall has kept officers on the run since the start of their shift this morning because of vehicle crashes and vehicles sliding off the road into the ditch.

There was a high volume of calls to the Hart area of the City, officers were also busy at Peden Hill where truckers were having a tough time navigating the slope and had to pull over to chain up.

The City’s snow removal crews have been on the road since 8 this morning with:

· 6 sander-plough trucks

· 4 graders

· 3 loaders

· 3 sidewalk machines

“We’re given ‘er as best we can” says acting streets supervisor Mike McCallum.

McCallum says there was a sander-plough on night shift that managed a few areas when the storm hit.

The City of Prince George has issued an advisory asking drivers to use extra caution and to give the

Crews responding to the snow fall extra room. “We really appreciate those residents that have their vehicles properly equipped for winter and are operating them in a manner consistent with the current conditions” says Mayor Dan Rogers. “The City of Prince George thanks residents for their patience and cooperation”.

The snowfall was so significant in some areas of the province that a planned winter driving media event in Williams Lake had to be cancelled because of poor driving conditions.

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Posted by: faxman on October 29 2009 12:55 PM

City crews have been on the roads since 8 this morning? Huh? Wouldn't it make a bit more sense to be out before rush hour -such as it is- begins? Maybe get those sidewalks cleared before we trample all over it? Just a thought today.

Posted by: tracyk03 on October 29 2009 1:00 PM

I used to live in PG and also complained about the snow clearing done by the city, now I live in Calgary and the city policy here is and I quote "We don't plow the streets, so please don't call to complain"...atleast PG got around to it

Posted by: MrPG on October 29 2009 1:20 PM

Too funny. I'm looking forward to the people who have the yearly expectation that once a snowflake hits the road a snowplow should be right behind to scoop it up.

Posted by: caranmacil on October 29 2009 1:27 PM

I'm not. It seems like a lot of whining to me. You moved here, it snows here. Make sure you can get around here. Unlike every other in Canada maybe here in PG we could actually be a little more self reliant, robust and resourceful. Of course, it is always easier to complain and make excuses why in this day and age we cant seem to get our butts to work without a massive snowplowing, sanding and sidewalk sweeping effort.
Signed: Someone who drove a rear wheel drive with bias ply tires in all types of weather and got to work anyway.
PS: I also own and wear WINTER BOOTS in the winter. If you are living in PG and are not in high school waybe you ought to do the same.

Posted by: EatsBushesShoots&Leaves on October 29 2009 1:41 PM

This was dick-all anyhow, hardly worth a snowfall warning & DEFINITELY not worth whining about.

Coming in 6 months: Whining about snow removal budget.

Posted by: kidar on October 29 2009 1:44 PM

I think Pr. George does a good job regarding snow removal. we have been spoiled over the years and as usual society wants more and is never satisfied. I can remembered a couple decades ago when our snow removal was poor and we had a right to complain. I have watched the City crews for many years now work very hard throughout the night while most people are sleeping, so that those same people can have a safe journey to work. It's interesting its always the same people who complain. It is also interesting those people who do not believe they have to put winter tires on and use "all seasonal". They are the idiots who cause traffic jams and can't get up certain hills within city limits but like to blame the city crews for not sanding or removing snow. Let's have a great winter and lots of laughs!

Posted by: EatsBushesShoots&Leaves on October 29 2009 1:51 PM

Great winter is an oxymoron. :-]

Posted by: metalman on October 29 2009 5:53 PM

Add to the list of complainers; people who moan incessantly about the noise made at night by machines doing the snow clearing and hauling. What, you want them to take the nights off and do the work during the day when there are more people and cars out and about? That would be nuts.
We live in the country on a sparsely populated road which is usually one of the last to get cleared by YRB, generally two to three days after any heavy snowfall, sometimes longer, so I think the City does a pretty good job in comparison.
metalman.

Posted by: RUEZ on October 29 2009 7:43 PM

It snowed all night while I was at work. By 8am on my way home not a plow to be seen. Not a good use of resources. Now if we could just get the 95% of people on the road to stop driving like it's a dry summer day. I'm amazed at how many stupid people there are in this town.

Posted by: He spoke on October 29 2009 7:57 PM

Went to willys puddle. lots of angle parking. odd angles too.

Anyway, did not see a YRB truck at all. HMC had done there part. Maybe we need to call MoTH on this.

Posted by: lmorge on October 29 2009 10:29 PM

Thank god there aren't alot of DWA's up there in the snow!

Posted by: commoner on October 29 2009 10:47 PM

I have not seen a single snow removal crew today. I think I am finally understanding why... it boils down to those silly areas of priority the city follows like clockwork. *sigh*
I actually thought the drivers this morning were courtesy and driving defensively! Very impressive PG! Keep it up :)
One request: When the snow melts and forms slush puddles/lakes, and you happen to drive a pickup or transport truck or van...SLOW DOWN! Whomever, passed me today covered my vehicle in slush causing ZERO visibility! It hit with such a THUD that it scared me half to death nearly causing an accident!
My first thought was that the truck side swiped me...geez!

Stay safe out there folks.

Posted by: samiam on October 30 2009 8:44 AM

Snowplows? What is the matter with you people?? Slow down, and you folks in the bullying 4X4's back off!! Winter isn't even here yet! The snow will melt on the roads in a few hours, then we get slush, then we get wet pavement!! Save our snow budget for when it really snows. Now quit whining, sheeeeeeesh!!!