GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — As a projected winter storm approaches the lakeshore, local crews say they’re ready for a long stretch of plowing.
Storm Team 8 expects the snow to stick around through Monday. Some lakeshore communities could see a foot of snow.
“I’d say our concern level is always pretty high,” said Alex Doty, the communications director for the Ottawa County Road Commission. “We take all these winter weather events seriously; we treat them all the same regardless.”
The Ottawa County Road Commission plans on hammering away at higher volume roads first: state routes and those with lots of traffic. That’s why they’re asking people to be patient, as it could take a while to get to your street, especially in rural areas.
“If it’s snowing hard consistently over a longer period, that prolongs the amount of time it can take for crews to come and get everything plowed out safely,” Doty said. “In the initial 24 hours, if it continues to snow and snow nonstop, those efforts are gonna be on those main routes until they can make their way in and make a dent in things.”