Forest Lake Snow Rules
December 11th, 2007 Posted in Community | No Comments »Dispatching Snowplows
The City will usually not dispatch snowplows until after a 2 inch or more snowfall has stopped. During extended periods of snowfall, exceptions may be made. Snowplows will not be sent out in situations that may be hazardous due to restricted visibility. If snowfall stops during regular working hours, plows may be dispatched at that time. If the snowfall stops during night or early morning hours, plows will be dispatched between 3:00 AM and 5:00 AM. Weekend plowing will be handled in a similar fashion.
Operations
Generally the clearing of roads will consist of three phases: making the road passable; widening and sanding; and cleaning up. Dependent upon the situation, more than one phase may be accomplished at one time.
Make The Road Passable
Clean one lane in each direction. Generally plow and wing are used.
Widen The Lanes To Edge of Shoulders
Sanding is done at problem locations on paved roads including intersections, curves, hills, and bridges.
Clean Up
Remove ice and slush off roadway after salt and sun have been allowed to work.
Homeowners are responsible for keeping snow away from their mailbox to ensure proper snow plowing and mail delivery.