Snow Plows To Hit Busy Streets 1st, Aurora Parking Ban In Place

AURORA, IL — Aurora's snow-plowing team has been busy clearing streets throughout the city Wednesday.

With up to 3 inches of snow in the forecast, officials published a post on Facebook sharing reminders and tips in light of the winter day.

The entire Aurora Snow Team was dispatched at 1 a.m. to cover all 36 snow routes, with a focus on salting and plowing primary streets first before switching gears to clear residential streets.

"Please be patient with the Aurora Snow Team and the snow removal process," officials wrote in the post.

If accumulation surpasses 2 inches Wednesday, the city's Snow Parking Ordinance will go into effect, meaning residents will be prohibited from parking on affected streets. Officials said failure to comply with this can lead to tickets.

Officials also provided a handful of tips for driving and shoveling:

• Be extra cautious when driving. Even salted and plowed streets can have slick spots.
• Reduce speed and put distance between yourself and other drivers.
• Stay a minimum of 75 ft. behind snowplows and never attempt to pass them.
• Do not shovel snow into the street when clearing driveways.
• Help keep fire hydrants cleared of snow so they can be accessed quickly in an emergency.
• Do not leave running vehicles unattended, whether locked or unlocked.