The forecast is in and it looks snowy!

But don’t worry Prince George, the City is preparing to make sure roads are fully operational.

🌨️❄️ Snow is in the forecast this weekend.
Crews plow by priority.
Crews clear 670km of roads and 184km of sidewalks, using priority routes and timelines.
View the priority map: https://t.co/OaUh50r4mU pic.twitter.com/dyfLBqI1dN

— Prince George, BC (@CityofPG) February 1, 2018

According to some weather predictions, our city could see up to 45 centimetres of snow by Tuesday.

Photo credit: Screen grab Environment Canada

When the city receives 7.5 centimetres of snow in one 24 hour period, it is classified as a Priority 1 and Priority 2 “snow event”. This triggers the City to deploy snow and ice control operations to clear all Priority 1 and 2 routes within 48 hours.

If the City receives 12 centimeters of snow within 24 hours then it is classified as a Priority 3 snow event. This would mean all routes including residential roads must be cleared within 72 hours.

Caution: Crews at work.
Stay safe: Snow removal equipment often backs up; watch for equipment and stay back at least 10 metres (the equiv. of 3 car lengths). Make eye contact with the driver, and pass when it is safe to proceed.
Info on snow operations: https://t.co/OaUh50r4mU pic.twitter.com/N59STX1E9j

— Prince George, BC (@CityofPG) January 26, 2018

The City would like to remind the public that motorists will have restricted parking during snow operations:

• On-street parking is prohibited from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. on Priority 1 roads and hills, the Hospital District and a number of other designated roads
• On-street parking is prohibited from 12 a.m. to 7 a.m. downtown
• On-street parking is prohibited from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. in residential areas. Parking on the side of the street with odd house numbers is permitted from 6 p.m. to 8 a.m. unless otherwise posted
• Illegally parked vehicles are subject to a $50 ticket per offence and/or may be towed

Photo credit: City of Prince George

“Plowing around parked vehicles can slow down operations and create hazards for other vehicles by creating windrows in the street,” says Blake McIntosh, Manager of City Roads and Fleet. “We thank residents for following our parking restrictions, and for being patient and careful when driving around road crews.”

Photo credit: City of Prince George

Visit the City of Prince George website to stay updated on all road conditions.