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Baltimore and Cincinnati Shift Snow Operations to Neighborhood Streets After Heavy Storm

Subfreezing temperatures are limiting de-icing and extending cleanup timelines.

Overview

  • Cincinnati officials report about 95% of primary roads treated, with crews now focused on secondary and residential streets and an objective to make neighborhood roads passable within 24 hours.
  • Cincinnati crews expect to work through Thursday, continue a snow-emergency parking ban, and have towed nearly 250 vehicles from restricted routes while using brine, salt and low-temperature additives.
  • Baltimore has more than 700 pieces of city and contractor equipment deployed and is working through over 600 service requests as crews move from arterials to side streets.
  • Baltimore launched the Baltimore Snow Corps to connect volunteers with residents who need help clearing sidewalks through 311, and city schools will remain closed Tuesday.
  • Both cities cite extreme cold reducing treatment effectiveness, with Baltimore noting narrow streets that require Bobcats and front-loaders and reports of residents still boxed in by plow piles.