LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Many people in the Louisville area were surprised at the amount of snow we woke up to Friday morning, but the snowfighters at Public Works weren't surprised. They were prepared.
From about 5 p.m. Thursday to Friday morning, the Metro Snow Team treated all 111 Metro snow routes, which came out to approximately 2,700 miles of two-lane roadway.
In fact, you probably still see crews out there Friday afternoon. According to Metro Public Works officials, they are working on treating the roads a second time with a salt-calcium chloride mix.
The Snow Team mixes salt with calcium chloride when temperatures drop below 25 degrees to prevent ice from forming on the roadways.
DJ's Advanced Services did the same for some of their clients. The night before the storm, they salted sidewalks and roadways before returning to blow snow off so it wouldn't freeze.
When WHAS11 News caught up with them, owner Jason Delonjay and his buddy Curtis finished clearing out Colonial Gardens. Then, they went to an apartment complex on Greentree Lane.
"We're out there using them backpack blowers like it's Call of Duty," Delonjay said.
Afterward, they put down more salt.
"Luckily, this storm here is a little lighter, so we can hit it before and there's no rain beforehand," Delonjay explained.
And they're looking for more work; you can reach them on Facebook or at 502-744-1780.
A Wind Chill Advisory will be in effect tonight. Temperatures in the Louisville area are expected to drop to subzero wind chills.
Though Metro officials say snow routes are in "fair condition," they also advise caution.
"Our snowfighters plan to work as long as necessary, treating roadways to keep them safe. We ask that you give our snowfighters room to work and allow yourselves ample time to safely reach your destination," a Metro Public Works spokesperson said.
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