The City of Hutchinson says Public Works crews are fully prepared for a winter weather event expected to begin around midday Friday and continue through the weekend.
According to the city, all snow-removal equipment has been readied, and primary snow routes have already been pretreated. Crews will transition to round-the-clock operations beginning at noon Friday as snowfall moves into the area.
Current forecasts call for just over six inches of snow, with precipitation expected to continue through midday Sunday. Snowplowing and road treatment will begin as soon as conditions warrant and will continue with both daytime and overnight shifts throughout the event.
City officials outlined what residents can expect during snow-removal operations:
- Primary snow routes will be addressed first to maintain access for emergency services and major traffic corridors.
- Residential snowplowing is expected to begin Friday evening and continue overnight.
- Snow-removal operations will continue around the clock through at least Monday.
- Downtown cleanup and snow hauling are anticipated to begin Sunday and extend into early next week, weather permitting.
In a lighter note, city officials say families may spot snowplows decorated by local children rolling through neighborhoods as crews work to keep streets passable.
The city is also asking residents to assist snow crews by parking vehicles off the street whenever possible. Streets with parked vehicles can be difficult to plow and may be temporarily skipped during operations.
Residents are encouraged to monitor local updates as conditions evolve throughout the weekend.