City of Sequim prepares for snow this week

By Sequim Gazette Staff • February 9, 2021 1:30 pm
City of Sequim crews are preparing for a possible light snowfall this week. Crews prioritize main arterials when clearing city streets in snowstorms. Sequim Gazette file photo by Matthew Nash
City of Sequim crews are preparing for a possible light snowfall this week. Crews prioritize main arterials when clearing city streets in snowstorms. Sequim Gazette file photo by Matthew Nash

With a National Weather Service report indicating the possibility of some light snow, the City of Sequim Public Works crew will be on call throughout the week and weekend to clear streets if necessary, city officials said Monday, Feb. 8.

During snowstorms, city crew members concentrate on clearing the main arterials first; Washington Street, Sequim Avenue, Fifth Avenue, Third Avenue, overpasses and school routes (when schools are in session) are the top priorities, city representatives said.

Residents can view a map of the snow clearing routes on the City of Sequim website at sequimwa.gov/Document Center/View/4397.

City crews use magnesium chloride, a liquid de-icing agent, on the main arterials and overpasses when temperatures drop below freezing.

The City of Sequim has 54 miles of roads and alleyways, plus parking lots and sidewalks. There are also 19 miles of private streets and roadways within the city limits that the city does not clear, officials noted.

Community members are asked to help by clearing snow from the sidewalks that adjoin their homes and businesses.

For more information, contact Operations Manager Ty Brown at 360-912-3220 or tbrown@sequimwa.gov.