PEORIA, Ill. — Snow fighters hit the streets in Peoria Saturday around 5:30 a.m. — working all 17 routes to ensure the main roads are in safe and prime condition for area motorists.
According to Deputy Director of Operations, Sie Maroon, the City saw as much as a quarter to a half inch of snow in the early morning hours on Saturday.
“By 9 a.m., snow fighters were back in the bay with their plows, prepping for the next stint of snow. Overall, the snow fighting efforts were short and sweet compared to past passes with the plows,” Maroon said.
Peoria crews will continue to monitor the forecast and conditions the remainder of the day and into Sunday to determine if more work is needed to keep roads accessible for residents and visitors.
According to forecasts, Maroon said, the next wave of winter weather is due overnight Saturday, Sunday and potentially Monday and Tuesday.
