DETROIT – Metro Detroit received much more snow Wednesday night than forecasted, keeping plow crews busy across the region.
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When asked if he changed his plan after seeing more snow than expected, Scott Cabauatan, deputy director of Wayne County Department of Public Services, said, “At that point it was very difficult too because we were in the middle of rush hour and we were attacking it as we normally would attack it, so there was nothing we could change or revise at that point.”
Craig Bryson, senior communications manager for the Road Commission for Oakland County, explained the forecast had predicted one to two inches, but some parts of the county saw over six inches.
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“We monitor the forecasts very closely our forecasts were saying one to two inches. We got over six inches in parts of the county.”
Plow trucks continue working to clear roads, but some residential areas remain difficult to navigate.
“We’re going to continue to work our crews throughout the day today, monitor state trunk lines, our freeways. As those improve, start to look at our local roadways, our primary roads, roads that don’t have as much traffic as the freeways and the speed,” Cabauatan said.
More snow is expected, according to the 4-Warn Weather Team, prompting road commissions to remind drivers to give plows plenty of room.
Michigan law requires drivers to stay at least 200 feet behind a moving snowplow.
Leo Ciavatta, maintenance superintendent for Macomb County Department of Roads, urged drivers, “Don’t crowd the plow is the saying and if you could just do that for us, it would be greatly appreciated and just give yourself a little bit more time if you have to travel, because obviously with the roads it’s a little more challenging.”
Traveling on snowy roads can be frustrating, but patience and caution are essential.
Wayne County also advises residents to keep snow shoveled or plowed from their property and avoid pushing it into the streets.