Winter Weather Ahead: Advisory Issued In Peoria

Press release from the City of Peoria:

The city of Peoria is set to ring in the 2021 New Year with snow on the ground. While Peoria had a small run-in with flurries in early December, the City has not yet experienced a significant winter weather event this season.

Starting Tuesday, December 29 drivers may need to prepare their vehicles and recondition themselves to drive in snow and icy conditions. A winter weather advisory has been issued, and with large snow events comes the need for plowing. It may also be wise for motorists to refamiliarize themselves with how to engage with snow plow operators and the heavy machinery out on Peoria roads.

The following are some quick tips to get you reconditioned to drive in the snow around our Snow Fighters and their fierce plows:
1. Don’t follow a snow plow closely or stop immediately behind it.
2. Drivers should keep 200 feet distance between their vehicle and a plow during winter weather events.
3. Never pass a snow plow on the right.
4. Remember: snow plows move slowly, make wide turns, make frequent stops and overlap lanes.
5. Snow plows can create snow clouds which can reduce visibility to zero and conceal other vehicles and hazards.
6. Snow plows are large complex machinery that require the driver’s full attention toward operation, and can restrict the operator’s vision. Remember if you can’t see them, they can’t see you.
7. Finally: the road behind an active snow plow is safer to drive on. Stay a safe distance behind it and use caution when passing.

Many more resources, including our 2020-2021 snow route maps are available on our Public Works Winter Weather Planning page at: peoriagov.org/public-works/winter/.

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